Police Officer; Non-Certified Police Academy Re

Summary

Responsible for routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement, control and related duties. Mainly Patrol but may be Detective.

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 30 semester hours of college in related field or verifiable honorable military discharge.

• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license with good record.
• DD214 for prior military service, if applicable.

• Basic math for speeding violations, elapsed time, accident reconstruction.
• Local, state, federal criminal laws; police conduct; human behavior; self-defense; current methods.
• Basic computers.
• Read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, laws, statutes, ordinances.
• Write accurate reports.
• Develop maintain good relationships with citizens and officers.
• Reasoning to make timely decisions.
• Exert force as needed.
• Available for after-hours call back; list personal contact numbers via notification system.

Friday, January 23, 2026.

In-Person Testing:
Burleson Police Dept – Community Room, 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, TX. Friday, January 30 at 9am and 1pm.

Virtual Remote Testing:
Scheduled at your convenience, January 26–February 1.

Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer, ,