Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a cumulative 2.0 grade-point average or higher (The institution/program must be recognized as accredited through the U.S. Department of Education- Office of Postsecondary Education.)
or
Two years military service with an honorable discharge
The salary for noncertified recruits starts at the Police Recruit level. Upon graduation of the Police Academy and successful completion of the TCOLE exam, salary will advance to the Police Officer starting salary.