Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma

Applicants with a GED must have at least 12 college credit hours from an accredited school with a 2.0 or higher GPA.

College hours must be from one of the following accreditation agencies:

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Additional Requirements

• Age 21 or older
• Normal hearing corrected or uncorrected with uncorrected hearing loss not to exceed moderate
• Applicants must be able to pass the Department’s Physical Assessment Standards
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license at the time of employment
• No felony conviction, class B misdemeanor or higher in the last 10 years, or a domestic violence offense. No history of criminal or improper conduct or poor driving record, which may affect the suitability for law enforcement work.
• If prior military service or law enforcement, an applicant must have an honorable discharge. 
  • All other discharges must be reviewed by recruiting office on a case-by-case basis.
• Must meet all conditions required to obtain TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Certification