QUALIFICATIONS
AGE
At least 21 YEARS of age by the start of the Academy
EDUCATION
Have earned a
High School Diploma
or
G.E.D.
​
College degree preferred but not required
CITIZENSHIP
Be a
United States Citizen
by the start of the Academy
​
​
BACKGROUND
Have a history of MORAL and ETHICAL character sufficient to warrant the Public Trust in the applicant as a Police Officer.
Disqualifiers
CRIMES
Felony
-
Conviction
-
Diversion
​
Misdemeanor
-
Other than DUI, a conviction or diversion which had a possible jail sentence of 6 months, within the past 5 years
-
Conviction or diversion for any misdemeanor domestic violence offense
​
Probation / Parole
-
Currently on probation, parole, or diversion
DRUGS
Marijuana
-
Used Marijuana within the past year
​
Narcotics / Controlled Substances
-
Other than marijuana, illegal drug use within the past 5 years
-
Sold or manufactured any controlled substance within the past 10 years
DRIVING
Driver's License
-
Non-valid driver's license and unable to obtain a valid license prior to the start of the Academy
​
DUI
-
Conviction or diversion for a DUI within the past 3 years
MILITARY
Conduct
-
Convicted of a court martial offense
​
Discharge
-
Dishonorably discharged from the military
*Applicants are evaluated on a totality of their qualifications and experience. These disqualifying circumstances may not result in automatic removal from the process. Applicants with concerns are encouraged to contact the Training Unit with questions.