• Refer to Sworn Careers – Temple PD (jointemplepd.com)

• Convicted of a Class A or Higher (Felony)
• Convicted of Class C, or pending charge involving moral turpitude within 5 years prior to the date of the entrance examination.
• DWI within 10 years entrance examination
• Misdemeanor Narcotics: 
• Must wait 2 years for experimental or 3 for consecutive use
• Felony Narcotics: 
• Must wait 3 years for experimental or 5 for consecutive use
• Driving Record:
• 4 or more moving violations within 5 years of employment
• 3 or more moving violations within 2 years of employment
• 2 moving violations within 12 months of employment
• 2 at-fault traffic accidents within 3 years of employment 
• Combination of moving violations within an at-fault accident within 3 years of employment
• Suspended or revoked license within 5 years of employment 
• If suspension violation was for Purchase, Attempt Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Misrepresent Age by Minor: must wait 2 years
• Unsatisfactory prior service either military or law enforcement
• Failure to complete paperwork
• Unfit mentally or physically
• Having illegally used or sold an illicit substance
• Unfit moral character 

• PROBATIONARY OFFICER $70,500

• POLICE OFFICER $72,093

  • 1 Year $73,535
  • 2 Years $75,005
  • 3 Years $76,505
  • 4 Years $78,036
  • 5 Years $79,596
  • 6 Years $81,188
  • 7 Years $82,812
  • 8 Years $84,468
  • 9 Years $86,158
  • 10 Years $87,881

• CORPORAL Promotion $89,639

• SERGEANT Promotion $91,431

  • 1 Year after Promotion $93,260
  • 2 Years after Promotion $95,125
  • 3 Years after Promotion $97,027

• LIEUTENANT Promotion $106,344

  • 1 Year after Promotion $108,471
  • 2 Years after Promotion $110,640
  • 3 Years after Promotion $112,853

• DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF Promotion $137,177

  • 1 Year after Promotion $139,920
  • 2 Years after Promotion $142,719
  • 3 Years after Promotion $145,573

• Refer to Sworn Careers – Temple PD (jointemplepd.com)

Please visit the link below to find out more information about a career move to Texas.

https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers

1. Completed Personal History Statement
2. Copy of your Social Security Card
3. Copy of your Birth Certificate
4. Any documents related to Marriage, Divorce, or Child Support (if applicable)
5. Driver’s License 
6. High School or GED Transcripts
7. College Transcripts (if you have attended any college courses.)
8. Peace Officer Certificate (for applicants with prior LE service only)
9. TCOLE record (for applicants who possess any TCOLE license)
10. DD-214 and/or any other military discharge documents (if applicable)
11. Naturalization documents
12. Proof of Automobile Insurcance (if you do not own a car, you will need to be listed as a driver on an automobile insurance policy)
13. TCOLE approved Firearms Qualification within the last 12 months (if applicable)