I certify that I understand and meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS set by HPDLEA and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for entrance into the Basic Peace Officer Certification Course as follows:

Applicants must be able to physically perform the Job of a Peace officer. Applicants must have at least one or more of the following qualifications and provide transcripts for all education

• High School Diploma

• GED

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University

  An applicant with military service, of any duration, must have a discharge
  characterized as an Honorable Discharge
  An applicant with military service, of any duration, must provide a photocopy of his or her DD214 with the discharge characterize posted.
  Applicants cannot have been convicted of a Class B Misdemeanor within the past 10 years.
  Applicants cannot ever have been convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor.
  Applicants cannot ever have been convicted of a Felony of any kind.
  Applicants may not have any pending Class B Misdemeanors, Class A Misdemeanors, or Felonies

Furthermore, I understand that I must meet the following criteria before entering HPDLEA’s Basic Peace Officer Certification Course:

Applicants must take and pass a Peace Officer Physical with a Licensed Texas Physician.

Applicants must take and pass a urinalysis for illicit drugs and have the results verified by the same Licensed Texas Physician. (HPDLEA provides names of doctors)

Applicants must maintain a VALID Texas Driver’s License.

If an applicant has an out-of-state license, he or she must apply for and receive a VALID Texas Driver’s License before the start date of the desired academy.

Applicants must take and pass a Psychological/Emotional Evaluation called an MMPI with a Licensed Texas Psychologist and Psychiatrist. (HPDLEA provides names of doctors)

Applicants must take and pass a State and Federal Criminal History. Applicants will use a FAST form provided by HPDLEA, have an electronic fingerprint taken, and information will be provided to TCOLE. The results will be provided to HPDLEA and not the applicant.

The following items must be attached to begin processing your application:

• A recent photograph of the applicant (Passport Photo or 2” x 2” photo)

• Copy of birth certificate/Naturalization certificate (if applicable)

• Copy of social security card

• Copy of valid Texas Driver’s license

• Copy of High School Diploma, GED, or college transcripts

• Copy of DD214 or letter from reserves unit (if applicable)

• Copy of college transcripts and military transcripts