Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; one year of work experience involving public contact under varying circumstances; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence. Candidates for this class are required to meet the minimum age and medical standards as established by the Human Resources Department.

Good character and background are essential requirements.

Four-Year College Degree or equivalent, directly-related work experience.

Written Examination, Mandatory Orientation, Background Questionnaire, Polygraph Examination, Background Investigation (including credit check), Senior Panel Interview, Police Chief Interview, Psychological Examination, Medical Examination, Drug Screen, and Driver License Check. Failure at any step results in elimination from the process.

False Information.

• As an adult, being convicted of a felony crime.
• As an adult, being convicted of any crime felony or misdemeanor involving perjury, false statements or a crime of moral turpitude.
• As an adult, commission of an unreported felony crime during the three year period immediately preceding the date of application.
• Convicted of a crime of domestic violence.
• Recent or ongoing affiliation with, and/or support of, an organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government, or whose professed goals are contrary to the interests of public safety.