Police Trainee-139th Academy Class - City of El Paso

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher and six (6) months of general work experience involving public contact; or at least two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of application. Basic Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) upon completion of training.

Special Requirements: Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age by the date of graduation from the Academy. Must be a current U.S. Citizen* and reside within the U.S. Meet El Paso Police Department pre-appointment standards including a rigid background investigation, and a comprehensive medical/psychological examination with drug screening. Applicants with prior military service may not currently have a dishonorable discharge or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service.