Police Officer Information
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Minimum Requirements | Officer Pay & Benefits | How to Apply
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City of Southlake Minimum Requirements
The following requirements MUST be met to be considered for employment with the City of Southlake:
- Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Must have a valid Texas Drivers' license at time of hire.
- RECRUIT ONLY: Must have 60 hours of college and/or an Associates' degree. College hours may be waived if appropriate military experience will allow for an abbreviated police academy.
- OFFICER ONLY: Must be licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education (TCLEOSE).
- An extensive background check will be conducted.
For more information about a career in Police Services please click here.
City of Southlake Pay & Benefits
Police Recruit Pay: $44,378.88 per year + benefits.
Police Officer Pay: $50,778.00 per year + benefits.
For a summary of City benefits, please visit the Pay & Benefits page.
How to Apply
All applicants must successfully complete the PACT Test consisting of 1) a physical agility test and 2) a written test. The City of Southlake will utilize the current PACT eligibility list when a vacancy becomes available. The PACT eligibility list is valid for six months from the written test date or until the list is exhausted. Please review the information below for registration and test information or visit www.pacttest.com.
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September 17, 2011 |
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Post Test
All applicants will be notified of test results immediately following test completion. Applicants who successfully complete both the physical assessment and written tests should be prepared to provide the following information:
- Proof of all certificates.
- Completion of the Personal History Statement (PHS).
- A listing of the agency or agencies you are interested in interviewing with should an opening become available.
Applicants who do not pass one of the required tests are welcome to re-test on the next available test date.