Salary: See Position Description
Location : Coppell, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PDPRO 090626
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 12/6/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Opportunity Description- Police Recruit: A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following:
- Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
- Satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
- Satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period
- Police Officer: CLICK HERE to view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions.
Candidate Engagement Plan- September 9-December 6: Accepting applications
- During our recruiting period, we will conduct our Application Material Review weekly. Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) to be brought with them to their test. Following testing, candidates will complete a Written Examination.
- Candidates who pass their Physical Fitness Test and Written Examination will undergo an Internal Background Investigation.
- January 4-8: Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in an Oral Panel Interview
- January 18-22: Oral Panel Interviews
- January 25: Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring process
- January 25-February 28: Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirements
- March 15: First Day as a City of Coppell Employee
- March 29: First Day of Academy
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.For questions specific to the City of Coppell Police Department, contact Sergeant Largent by emailing: Pay StructureThis opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan.
Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.
- Police Recruit (PD1, 1): Starting Hourly Rate: $39.27
- Police Officer (PD2, 1-7): Starting Hourly Rate Step 1: $40.85* The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as a full-time police officer.
EligibilityCandidates must meet the following to be considered:Requirements- Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older
- Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record
- Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process:
- Complete the Preliminary Application
- Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)
- Written Examination
- Internal Background Investigation
- Online DISC Assessment
- Oral Panel Interview
- Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer:
- Credit, Education, and Employment Verification
- Polygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug/Medical Evaluation (L2)
- Chief's Meeting
Requirement Resources:Education- High School Diploma/GED
- Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)
Experience- Police Recruit
- Ability to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
- Ability to satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
- Ability to satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period
- Police Officer
- T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
Lateral Transfer candidates are required to possess the following:- Be in good standing with current/previous agency
- Certified Peace Officer with at least 3 years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any state
- Experience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.
Other desirable education/experience/knowledge/skillsets:- Prior patrol duty experience
- TCOLE Advanced Certification
- Fluency in a language other than English
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field of study
CLICK HEREto learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!
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Which opportunity are you applying for?
- Police Recruit
- Police Officer
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By submitting your application, you agree that you have read our List of Employment Disqualifiers and meet our Requirements: - Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older - Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record - Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process: --Complete the Preliminary Application --Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower) --Written Examination --Internal Background Investigation --Online DISC Assessment --Oral Panel Interview -Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer: ----Credit, Education, and Employment Verification Polygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug/Medical Evaluation (L2) --Chief's Meeting
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Do you possess thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)?
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Select all relevant experience you currently possess, or have the ability to possess:
- Not Applicable
- T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
- In good standing with current/previous agency
- 3+ years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any state
- Prior patrol duty experience
- TCOLE Advanced Certification
- Fluency in a language other than English
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What makes Coppell the place you want to serve?
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