Human Resources
(972) 237-8192
Job line, (972) 237-8190
318 W Main
Fax (972) 237-8286

Education/Experience:

*U.S. Citizen between the ages of 21 and 44.  A person 45 years of age or older are not eligible for a beginning position as a police officer.

*60 credit college hours from an accredited college or university or four (4)years of military service and thirty (30) college semester hours from an accredited

college or university. (Accreditation must be from one of the six regional 

associations of colleges and schools as follows: MSACHE, NEACHE, NCACHE,  

NWASC, SACSCC or WASC) or

*Be eligible for certification from TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standard and Education) & two years prior peace officer experience for a city, county, state or federal law enforcement agency ( Military Police experience is not considered regular full-time peace officer experience).

*Applicants with felony convictions will not be considered for employment

*Applicants cannot be on probation for any offense on the date of the civil service test.

*Applicants must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have no more than two events (moving violations or accidents) in the 24 months preceding the date of application.

*Out of state applicants may apply, but must obtain a Texas driver’s license upon employment with the city.

*No DWI/DUI convictions within the last 120 months/10 years.

*No applicant may be certified as eligible for appointment to the position of police officer whose drug usage does not comply with those standards set by the City of Grand Prairie Civil Service Commission.

All applicants must provide the following documentation at time of application:

• College Transcript (college transcripts must be originals or certified copies)

• Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)

• Form DD-214 - Applicants with military service will have 5 points added to their

raw test score provided they submit a DD-214 stating an Honorable discharge

• Applicants who are not certified as peace officers in the State of Texas are  

required to complete a 21-week police academy. Upon its successful  

completion, police recruits will be assigned to the Patrol Division for 17 weeks of

Field Training.

Fitness testing consists of the following fitness standards:

1.5 Mile Run 15:20

Push 70% of your body weight

Leg Press 2.1x your body weight

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays per year

15 Vacation days per year (20 days after 15 years of service)

15 Sick days per year

Retirement & Medical Benefits  

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program including annual health fairs; discounted YMCA benefits;discounts on City recreational activities.

Language Pay:

$100.00 per month (oral)

$150.00 per month (oral & written)

Field Training Officer: $100.00 per month  

Associates Degree: $50.00 per month

Bachelors Degree: $100.00 per month

Advanced Certification: $80.00 per month  

For additional information on the Grand Prairie Police Department, please visit www.grandprairiepolice.org  

“People, Service & Integrity.”

EOE/AA

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NOTE: ALL POSITION’S ADVERTISED REFLECT MINIMUM SALARY TO MAXIMUM SALARY. The starting salary must be within the pay range for the position and will normally be the minimum salary for the pay range. The starting salary may be above the minimum of the pay range depending on qualifications if justified and approved. The job descriptions listed represents the minimum criteria to perform the job; a more detailed job posting is available in the Human Resources department. Pre-employment and random probationary drug testing is required.