Qualifications

• Have a current TCOLE Peace Officer Intermediate Certification.
• Be employed or have been employed for at least three (3) continuous years as police officer by an incorporated Texas city,
• Or be employed or have been employed for at least three (3) continuous years as a deputy sheriff in any Texas County of at least 120,000 population according to the most recent U.S. Census, 
• Or be employed or have been employed for at least three (3) continuous years by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Actively worked as such within the three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar day period preceding his/her application.
• Successfully complete:
  • a written proficiency examination to identify writing skills and knowledge of Texas law
  • Lateral Physical assessment
  • a background investigation (to include a polygraph).
  • a pre-employment drug test and medical screening.
  • a psychological examination.
  • a panel interview.
  • any other current eligibility requirements deemed appropriate by the Chief.
    
    

Pay Scale

Process

• Step 1: Complete Eligibility Questionnaire
• Step 2: Lateral Physical assessment
• Step 3: Background interview and a polygraph exam.
• Step 4: Written test and panel interview.
• Step 5: Job offer with Pre-employment drug test and psychological test.