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Police Recruit - Entry Level Police OfficerGovernment Jobs • Waco, TX, US
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Police Recruit - Entry Level Police Officer

Police Recruit - Entry Level Police Officer

Government Jobs • Waco, TX, US
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Entry Level Police Officer

The City of Waco Police Department is accepting applications for the next group of Police Recruits to join the WPD family. To qualify as an applicant for an Entry Level Police Officer position, the applicant must meet all requirements of the Waco Local Rules and Waco Meet & Confer Agreement :

Starting Pay : $32.8959 per hour

The Examination for Entry Level Police Officer will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 9 : 00 AM Central.

The City of Waco seeks individuals looking to serve their community, make a difference in people's lives, and build camaraderie with their coworkers. Apply with the WPD today!

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Fifteen (15) hours of college credit from an accredited institution with at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, OR Two (2) years of active-duty military experience from the US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge; OR Two (2) years continuous experience as a paid full-time peace officer.
  • Must be a minimum of twenty (20) years of age to apply, must be 21 by the Police Academy completion date
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.

Upon reviewing your application, you will receive an e-mail with additional requirements you MUST COMPLETE to go through the Police Recruit process.

Completed Background Packets must be submitted to the Waco Police Department Personnel Unit by 4 : 00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Open the hyperlinks below to review the STUDY GUIDE and the Police Agility Course.

Under close supervision, attends training from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and Waco Police Department (WPD) to obtain Basic Peace Officers License and certification.

Primary Duties :

  • Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain Basic Peace Officer Certification.
  • Completes and passes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency.
  • Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
  • Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
  • Successful performance in and progression through Police Academy training.
  • Ability to testify in court proceedings.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Driving is essential
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