what are the requirements to become a police officer in texas?
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Be a U.S. citizen. Have a high school diploma or GED (if GED, you must also have completed at least 12 semester hours of college with a 2.0 GPA) Be between 21 and 44 years old. Have a valid, current Class C driver's license.
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['Have a high school diploma or GED.', 'Be at least 21 years of age.', 'Pass a drug screening and background check.', 'Have previous security-related work experience.', 'Have a license to carry and/or an armed certification card.']
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Aspiring police officers need to be of at least 18-21 years of age to apply for the post of a police officer. They also need to have a minimum of 2 years of college education. Thus, a diploma or an associate's degree is mandatory. Jobs at a federal level will need you to have a bachelor's degree.
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['Meet the minimum and maximum age requirement.', 'Have a high school diploma or GED.', 'Be certified as EMT-B (or higher) by the State of Texas or enrolled in a qualifying course.', 'Be willing to graduate from a firefighter training academy, or.']
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['Have 48 semester hours from an accredited college/university with a 2.0 GPA minimum, or.', 'Have at least five years of employment as a licensed Texas (or other state) peace officer, or.', 'Have served at least two years of active military duty with an honorable discharge.']
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['Be at least 21 years old but no older than 37 years old.', 'Have a four-year college degree, preferably in a field relating to wildlife management or criminal justice.', 'Have no felony convictions.', 'Pass a background check.', 'Pass drug screening tests.']
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['Be at least 21 years of age.', 'Have at least two years (4,000 hours) of work experience in the investigations or security field; or meet the approved education equivalent.']
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Must meet all requirements, including being a U.S. Citizen. Must be at least 20 years of age to apply and must be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Department's Trooper Trainee Academy. (There is no maximum age limit to apply to become a Texas State Trooper).
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['U.S. citizenship or evidence of lawful presence in the U.S.', 'Texas residency.', 'Proof of identity.', 'A social security number.', 'A Texas vehicle registration and proof of insurance.']
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['Proof of U.S. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence.', 'Proof of Texas Residency.', 'Proof of Identity.', 'Proof of Social Security Number.', 'Your valid license from the state in which you previously resided.']
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In order to become licensed as a peace officer or county jailer in Texas there are three requirements: 1. successful completion of the basic licensing course; 2. passing of the state licensing examination; and 3. appointment by a law enforcement agency.
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["Have an associate's degree or 60 completed semester hours or a degree from a technical college, preferably in a field such as Wildlife Management, Criminal Justice, or Forestry.", 'Have P.O.S.T. ... ', 'Be knowledgeable about hunting, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.', 'Be at least 21 years old.', 'Be a US citizen.']
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['Be a US citizen.', 'Be younger than 37 years of age.', 'Have lived in the US for the previous three years.', 'Submit to a background check, polygraph, drug test, and medical screening.', 'Successfully complete the CBP Border Patrol entrance exam.']
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Most police departments require applicants to be U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with some college. Some agencies want applicants to have at least 45 credits, while others require 60 credits, an associate degree or military experience.
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Be at least 15 years old. Have consent from a parent or legal guardian. Completed the required classroom portion of the Texas parent taught drivers ed course. Provide proof of a Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form, high school diploma, or GED.
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Education (4 years) Aspiring police officers need to be of at least 18-21 years of age to apply for the post of a police officer. They also need to have a minimum of 2 years of college education. Thus, a diploma or an associate's degree is mandatory. Jobs at a federal level will need you to have a bachelor's degree.
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['Acquire the necessary education and/or job experience to become a police officer.', 'Apply for an open police officer or law enforcement position.', 'Undergo a background investigation and be fingerprinted.', 'Take and pass a polygraph test.', 'Take and pass a series of physical fitness tests.']