Police Officer Trainee FY26

Police Officer Trainee

This is a temporary trainee classification used to qualify and train candidates under-filling permanent Police Officer positions. Participates in a Qualifying Training Program to learn, through formal classroom instruction, the basic police procedures, techniques, and laws required to perform the duties of a Dallas Police Officer.

Your application is incomplete until you have attached a legible copy of one of the following qualifying documents : College Transcripts, Unofficial Transcript (including required number of hours and overall GPA of 2.0), or Military DD214 [member page 4] and / or Statement of Service. This must be provided for any federal military service.

Do not attach resumes or cover letters.

Attends a 32-week Basic Training Course at the Dallas Police Academy, which will provide classroom and field instruction in basic police procedures, techniques, and laws.

After passing the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination, will receive additional training in Dallas Police Department specific courses including Dallas City Code (city ordinances), and other real life police situations and functions.

Performs other related duties, including special projects, as requested or required.

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Applicants for trainee police officer must : (1) be at least 19.5 years of age and not have reached 45 years of age on the date the civil service written examination is given; (2) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas; for any completed military service, a designation of honorable discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; and (4) meet one of the following qualifications :

A minimum of 45 semester hours college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university; a minimum of 36 months of full-time certified law enforcement experience (from date of receipt of license) with a city, county, or state law enforcement agency and be currently employed or separated from the agency for no more than four months prior to the date of application; an active, valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer license; or a minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an honorable discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military. Applicants whose military service is no more than 10 calendar days less than 36 months are acceptable; more than 10 days less than the full 36 months requires approval from the Assistant Chief of Police over the Personnel and Support Division.

Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma or general education development (GED) and 36 months of full-time, consecutive employment experience.

No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions. No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years. Must have valid driver's license with good driving record.

Must possess the physical / medical health to adequately perform the duties of a Police Officer.

Exam covers map reading, reading comprehension, prioritization, probability, vocabulary and word use, mathematics, sentence clarity, and character comparison. Time limit : Three (3) hours.