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The Plano Police Department hires officers from an eligibility list established by individuals who successfully complete the City of Plano Civil Service written test. This list is valid for six (6) months or until it is exhausted. Registration for the Civil Service Examination will commence approximately two (2) months prior to the exam.

After successful completion of the Civil Service test, applicants are processed in the following manner:

Physical Fitness Test
Interview with a Background Investigator
Polygraph examination
Thorough Background investigation

Oral Review Board
Conditional Job Offer
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination
Final Review by the Chief of Police

Plano Police investigators in the Department’s Professional Standards Unit have been specially trained to conduct the background check of applicants.  After an applicant has been assigned to a background investigator, the remaining steps of the application process may take approximately one (1) month to complete.

Police recruits who are not licensed peace officers in the State of Texas are required to complete a 16-week basic training program at a regional police academy. After completing the academy, and successfully passing the Basic Peace Officer License examination, recruits attend a five week mini-academy at the Plano-Richardson Police Training Center in Plano. Plano recruits will be assigned to the Patrol Division for field training after completion and passing of the orientation phase, where they will remain with a field training officer until completion of this training.

For employment opportunities within the Plano Police Department contact the City of Plano's Career Information Line Toll Free 866-485-7777 or the City's Human Resources Department at 972-941-7000.

We are an equal opportunity employer and an advocate of workplace diversity.

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