Police Officer

Police Officer

The Grand Prairie Police Department is continually seeking diverse, highly motivated, community-oriented officers with integrity, who are willing to face a variety of challenges and responsibilities. We are committed to working in partnership with the residents of our growing community to provide a safe, secure environment to enhance the quality of life for the approximate 204,000 Grand Prairie residents.

Test Date : January 10, 2026

Exam Date : Saturday, January 10, 2026

Exam Time : 8 : 00 a.m. (check-in begins at 7 : 00 a.m.)

Location : TBD

Minimum Qualifications :

• U.S. Citizen
• Applicants are required to have the Personal History Statement complete the day of the Civil Service Exam.
• Be eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) AND
• Possess at least forty-eight (48) hours, with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education by the time of their hire date with the Police Department, OR
• Possess at least two (2) years of experience as a regular full-time peace officer for a law enforcement agency prior to the date of the entrance examination, OR
• Possess at least two (2) years active-duty military experience in accordance with the definition of Military Service Credit listed in Section 2.1(e), with an Honorable Discharge, by the date of hire, OR
• Possess any license issued by TCOLE for a period at least two (2) years prior to the date of the examination, OR
• is currently employed as and has worked as a full-time Grand Prairie Police Department employee for the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the entrance examination.

Police Lateral Entry Program

The Police Lateral Entry Program is authorized as a form of seniority pay as authorized by an ordinance through the City Council and designed to attract additional qualified applicants who would not require the training time involved with an applicant who lacks previous experience. This additional recruiting tool shall involve compensating lateral entry officers for their experience based on the number of years of their prior experience. The Police Lateral program in effect at the time of hire shall be followed for placement in the pay plan.

Eligibility for Lateral Entry

Additional Information

For information on background disqualification of Police Officer Applicants :

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.