Police Officer

Notice of Examination

Summary

• Respond to citizen calls for service, enforce criminal and traffic laws, reduce crime and fear of crime within the City of Garland.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned .

• Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.
• Respond to calls for service from citizens.
• Maintain high-visibility patrols.
• Educate public and citizen contacts.
• Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.
• Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.
• Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.
• Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City's guiding principles.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

In accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements

• Must be United States of America citizen at the time of application
• At least age 18 prior to entering a beginning position in the police department
• Must have either a High School Diploma or GED and either**
• Associate degree or the completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, OR
• Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of service, OR
• minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered when determining an applicant's satisfaction of the two-year prior service requirement), OR
• Be at least 21 years of age or older, and have 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Communicate in the English language Must be able to pass all steps in the Garland Police Department hiring process

• Written Civil Service exam
• Physical agility test
• Detailed personal history statement
• Thorough background investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Oral interview board
• Psychological and medical examinations
• Drug screen
• Administrative review by the Chief of Police

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a Texas Class "C" driver’s license
• Must be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program