In Houston can you become a police officer with an GED and some college or do you need an high school diploma?

Question

In Houston can you become a police officer with an GED and some college or do you need an high school diploma?

Answer 1

HPD Requirements

    * Has either (1) completed sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university with a “2.0” average or (2) military service with an honorable discharge.

    * Applicants with five (5) full years of active law enforcement experience are exempt from education and military service requirements.

    * Age: 21 - 44 years of age, but must not have reached their 45th birthday prior to oath of office or certification.

    * Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a comprehensive background investigation. Consideration given for military, overseas assignments.

    * Weight in proportion to height.

    * Pass all phases of the Work Sample Test (physical agility).

    * Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

    * No more than (2) moving traffic violations within an eighteen (18) month period preceding the date of application. Driving record should reflect prudence and maturity.

    * No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions. No class B misdemeanor convictions within the past ten years preceding the date of application.

    * Previous military personnel must not have been convicted of any court-martial higher than a summary.

    * Have a stable credit history, family background, and employment background.

    * Applicant Selection Flow Chart

    * HPD Hiring Process

    * Medical Guidelines

    * IMPORTANT: Instructions for Expediting the Preliminary Application Process

    * Information regarding the HR Recruiting Unit's Training Program for the Physical Agility Test.

Answer 2

Visit the Houston Police Department website, and you will find all the information you need about qualifications required, how to apply, and the hiring process. You must have either (1) completed sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university with a “2.0” average or (2) military service with an honorable discharge. If you already have 5 years of active law enforcement experience, you don't have to have the education or military experience. Check out http://www.peaceofficerjobs.com for excellent information about getting a police officer job.