Entry Level Officer

U.S. Citizen
Age:
- Be at least twenty-one years old by the date of commission or not more than forty-five years old at the time of hire
- OR
- Be at least eighteen years of age and:
  - Have an associate's degree; or sixty semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university
  - Have received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of active service.
Has graduated from high school or completed the general educational development (GED) test
Successfully pass a Civil Service Exam
Has the ability to fluently read, write, and speak the English language
Excellent health and physical condition
Possess a valid Texas driver's license without restrictions other than eyeglass restrictions (Code A)
Is not addicted to narcotics and does not indulge in excessive use of intoxicants
Has never been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor or any felony at any time
Is not under indictment for any criminal offense
Has never executed at any time a confession to a felony offense, such confession being admissible as evidence against the person in any criminal proceeding in any state or federal court
Has not been convicted of family violence
Has not been convicted or been on court-ordered community supervision for any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years
Has not been discharged from military service under less than honorable conditions