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New recruit information.

The position of Police Officer requires a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be 21 years old at the time of application and a United States citizen.

Additional Information:

  • Applications received by Human Resources are reviewed to ensure minimum qualifications are met.
  • Candidates are to begin the initial testing process to include a written and physical fitness test. Candidates who are successful will receive a background packet to complete.
  • Candidates who pass the initial testing process will be invited to an interview.
  • Once the candidate completes and returns their background packet, qualified candidates who do not have disqualifiers will be scheduled for a background interview. Those candidates who are successful will participate in a polygraph examination.
  • Qualified candidates who successfully pass the background process will be submitted for staff review and if approved, a conditional job offer will be made.
  • Upon successful completion of the conditional job offer (medical examination, psychological evaluation and drug screen), candidates will be given an actual job offer. This entire process will take approximately 2 – 3 months.

 

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