Recruitment

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Age of 21
High School graduate or GED
Pass a written examination
Pass physical agility test
Pass an oral interview
Pass a background investigation, which will require an additional application process
Pass a physical examination, psychological screening, and drug test
Must hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer License, or be enrolled in an academy and be within six months of graduation

Membership or affiliation with any criminal street gang
Intentional omission, deception, or failure to cooperate during any portion of the application or background process
Financial irresponsibility
Unstable employment history as a result of poor performance, termination, negative behavior, inability to maintain a job, etc
Driving history showing a pattern of irresponsibility, negligence, recklessness etc

Any voluntary and/or willful consumption or use of marijuana in any form including marijuana derivatives, or synthetic marijuana within the past three (3) years from the date of the application
Any voluntary and/or willful consumption or use of any illegal drug (other than marijuana) within the past five (5) years from the date of the application
An applicant admits or is found to have grown, sold, transported, or dealt drugs of any kind will result in a permanent disqualification
Use of any prescription drug or legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the past three (3) years from the date of application
Conduct involving excessive and/or recent use of illicit substance or excessive use of intoxicants shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances and the date(s) of use

Conviction, admission or currently under indictment of any felony, or equivalent offense under federal law or the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Conviction of any Class A or B misdemeanor in the past 10 years, or equivalent offense under federal law or UCMJ
Conviction or pending charge of family violence
Currently under investigation for, or are considered a suspect in, any criminal offense

Not been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specifically;
Under other than honorable conditions;
Bad conduct;
Dishonorable;
Any other characterization of service indicating bad character

Tattoos and Beards Allowed
(No tattoos on face, neck, or hands)
12 Hour Shifts / Every Other Weekend Off
All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
Duty Weapon, Off-Duty Weapon, and Patrol Rifle Provided
Paid In-Service Training
Opportunities for Growth
Patrol - SWAT - K-9 - ATV Patrol - Negotiator - Bike Patrol - Honor Guard - FTO - Criminal Investigations Division