Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment to police officer
May not be 45 years of age or older, however, applicants over 45 may apply if they have at least 5 years of military experience (active duty) or previous police experience (Maximum age requirement expires September 1, 2023)
Must possess at least a GED
Must not have a discharge from military service "under less than honorable conditions"
Must pass a physical fitness test (15 push-ups in one minute, 20 sit-ups in one minute, 1.5 mile run in 17:15, 300 meter run in 80 seconds)
Must pass a psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination, and a drug screen
Must pass an oral interview examination and a background check
Must demonstrate weapons proficiency
Must be free from drug dependency or illegal drug use
Must not have ever been convicted of a felony or ever placed on community supervision, or ever convicted of barratry
Must not be on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any offense above a Class C misdemeanor
Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor above a Class C within the last 10 years