Applicants for the position of Police Recruit must meet one of the following criteria:
An associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university (C average or better).
At least two years of active duty in the United States military with an honorable discharge, plus a high school diploma or GED .
At least two years of service as a full-time paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status will not be considered when determining an applicant's satisfaction of the two-year prior service requirement), plus a high school diploma or GED .
At least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responder.
If an applicant is age 18 to 20, they may apply if they have an associate's degree; or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university (from a TCLEOSE approved accrediting agency), or has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service, plus a high school diploma or GED .
Additional Requirements
Must be a U.S.
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