HPD Minimum Requirements
- Must have one of the following:
1) At least 48 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with at minimum of a 2.0 grade point average;
2) A minimum of two years active duty in the United States armed forces and received an honorable discharge; OR
3) At least five years of full-time employment as a peace officer licensed by TCLEOSE or an equivalent licensing entity in another state.
- Must be between the ages of 21-44 years of age.
(Must not turn 45 prior to oath of office.)
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a comprehensive background investigation.
Consideration given for military overseas assignments.
- Must Pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Weight must be in proportion to height.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
- Must not have received more than two moving traffic violations within an
18-month period preceding the date of application. In addition, driving
record should reflect prudence and maturity.
- Must not have ever been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony.
- Must not have been convicted of or received community supervision for a Class B Misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
- Former military personnel must not have been convicted of any court- martial higher than a summary.
- Must have a stable credit history, family background and employment background.
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