Sworn Lateral
Police Officers
To qualify, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
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At most recent law enforcement agency, must have worked for a minimum of two years as a law enforcement officer*
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No greater than a 12 month break in service prior to date of application
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Experience must be comparable to that of the Richardson Police Department
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Must successfully complete all phases of the selection process.
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*experience must be after completion of training period.
SWORN LATERAL PIPELINE
Here's a sneak peek of your pipeline after you start employment.
Out of State Officers
Completion of the
Plano-Richardson Police Academy to prepare the applicant for the TCOLE exam.
A short period of training in-house to adapt to policies, procedures, and tactical training.
TCOLE Certified Officers
Police Training Program
Qualified lateral officers may also be eligible for an abbreviated field training program.