Police Trainee

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Under direct supervision, the police trainee will undergo comprehensive training in accordance with state and local law enforcement regulations, strategies, and protocols to fulfill the requirements for certification as a Texas Peace Officer. This will involve active participation and successful completion of both classroom sessions at the police academy and practical field training under designated police command.

Responsibilities include attending informative lectures and demonstrations, participating in hands-on practice sessions, studying relevant textbooks and instructional manuals, and completing assigned tasks focused on law enforcement practices, Texas penal and associated codes, firearm handling and safety, marksmanship, departmental guidelines, and procedures, traffic regulations, and management, arrest methodologies, effective radio communication, defensive driving techniques, emergency response protocols, accident investigation procedures, ethical conduct, report writing, and principles of community relations.

In addition, the trainee will be involved in various public safety activities as needed, which may encompass responding to emergency incidents, performing basic protective services, and assisting victims as directed by the Training Chief. The trainee will also actively engage in a demanding daily physical training program to maintain physical fitness standards.

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Minimum Requirements

You must meet all minimum requirements to be eligible to apply. You may still submit an official application or contact one of our recruiters for additional information.

No prior law enforcement experience or training is required.
At least 21 years old 4 months into the EPPD academy (Academy is 8 1/2 months long) / No maximum age cap.
Current and valid driver’s license, and proof of liability insurance.
Not having been convicted of any combination of three (3) or more moving violations and/or motor vehicle accidents at fault in the preceding 36 months.
Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense; cannot currently be on probation or parole.
Not have been convicted of any type of family violence at any time.
Stable credit history.
Be of good moral character with a stable family background.
A high school diploma or GED, and six months of general work experience involving public contact; or at least two years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.
U.S. citizen (Born or Naturalized), or Honorably Discharged Legal Permanent Residents – Texas Senate Bill 252 allows Legal Permanent Residents who are honorably discharged from the U.S. military with at least two years of service to be peace officers.
Applicants must reside within the U.S. and meet El Paso Police Department pre-appointment standards including a rigid background investigation, and a comprehensive medical/psychological examination with drug screening.
Applicants with prior military service may not currently have a dishonorable discharge or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service.

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Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement

Physical fitness plays a critical role in officer safety, decision-making, and overall performance in law enforcement. Preparing both physically and mentally before entering the academy can help set you up for success. This 30-Day Fitness Plan is designed to build cardiovascular endurance, core strength, muscular endurance, and healthy nutrition and hydration habits to help you reach your goals and academy readiness.

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Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement