The applicant must successfully complete the following steps to be hired by the Garland Police Department as a Police Officer:
- Submit an application
- Detailed Personal History
- Written Civil Service Examination with a passing score of 70% or better
- Physical Agility Test
- Thorough Background Investigation
- Oral Interview Board
- Polygraph Examination
- Administrative Review
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination
Detailed Selection Process
Once accepted all recruits will enter the Garland Police Academy and be required to successfully complete the 28-week basic police officer course. After the academy graduation, all new officers will enter and must successfully complete the 16 week Field Training Officer program. All new officers will then be on probationary status until 18 months is completed from their hire date.
View more information on our detailed selection process (PDF).
Disclaimer
Nothing in this document should be construed as establishing any contractual, proprietary, or other forms of rights in or to employment with the City of Garland, nor should any part of this document be taken as expanding or conferring rights to any employee at will; and any such rights as may be implied from this document are expressly disclaimed. Due to budgetary, legal, and other changes in circumstances, the terms, and provisions of this document, and all portions thereof are subject to modification and or repeal without notice.