Qualifications & Selection Process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum age of 21
• Residency requirements apply to take home car program
• Tobacco use on or off duty is prohibited for new employees

Selection Process

• Background Investigation
• Comprehensive Medical Examination (after Conditional Offer of Employment)
• Interview with Chief of Police
• Personal Interviews
• Physical Agility Test (PDF)
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychopathological Examination (after Conditional Offer of Employment)
• Vocational Suitability Assessment
• Written Entrance Exam

Please see Police Officer Selection Requirements (PDF) to view Selection Requirements and Disqualifications

• Applicant Polygraph Screening Booklet (PDF)
• General Instructions for Personal History Statement (PDF)
• Personal History Statement (PDF) (Police Officer Applicant Only)
• Personal History Statement (PDF) (Civilian Applicant Only)