All police department personnel must maintain standards of appearance that project a professional image to the public and are appropriate to the general work environment. The display of any tattoo, regardless of its depiction or physical location, is prohibited.
Yes, during the hiring process you will undergo a medical examination to determine your suitability.
Every situation is different and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Male Recruits - Facial hair will not be allowed while attending the Academy and recruits will be neatly shaven on a daily basis.Officers may be permitted to maintain approved styles of facial hair to include a mustache, Goatee, and a Natural beard.
We do not have a maximum age limit to join EPPD.
No, in order to join EPPD you must be a U.S. citizen or naturalized citizen per TCOLE.
Different units have different requirements for transfer or promotion. You will have to complete your one-year probationary period.
Officers that have an Associate’s Degree granted by an accredited college or university will be payed the sum of $75.00 per month.Officers that have a Bachelor’s Degree granted by an accredited college or university will be payed the sum of $175.00 per month.Officers that have a Master’s Degree granted by an accredited college or university will be payed the sum of $200.00 per month.In order to receive this pay, the degree must be in law enforcement related studies.
All officers may be required to work alone at various shifts of the day.
There is no option to bypass patrol, regardless of any previous experience you may have. You may transfer or promote after patrol. There will be different seniority requirements depending on the unit you wish to go to.
You may not bypass patrol, regardless of your previous experience. You may transfer or promote after patrol. Depending on the unit you wish to go to, there will be different seniority requirements for joining.
Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
EPPD has no height requirement.
Promotions to the rank of detective, sergeant and above are made from eligibility lists determined by promotional examinations, assessment centers, and seniority. After 4 years of service, an officer is eligible to promote to the rank of Detective.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, officers are encouraged to attend a college or university accredited by TCOLE (Texas Commission of Law Enforcement). It is mandatory for an officer to have at least 45 credit hours after 3 years in the department.
There is currently no contract of employment requiring commitment to the El Paso Police Department.
Yes, you will still be required to complete a polygraph as part of the application process.
Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are highly encouraged to disclose all drug use during the submission of their Personal History Statement (PHS). Drug use is not necessarily an automatic disqualifying factor.
Please speak with your attorney for legal advice regarding your case.
Yes, we are currently hiring for Lateral Police Officer.
The application process usually takes from 3 to 6 months.
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.
The use of make-up is prohibited while attending the academy. Upon graduation make-up, if worn, will be conservatively applied in shades complementary to natural skin tones. The wearing of false eyelashes is prohibited.
Employees who have obtained tattoos prior to the effective date of this order must conceal the tattoos to the greatest extent practical by use of the authorized uniform, a naturally colored concealing device, or clothing items.
Male Hair- Haircuts will be cut extremely short to a “0” and even. No bowl cuts or block cuts are allowed. Hair color and style will be of a natural appearance for both male and female recruits. Color streaking/highlights, spiked hairstyles, and hair gels and sprays will not be allowed. Female Hair – Hair will be worn neatly pulled back away from the face and ears and secured in a bun using blue or black hair ties or barrettes. Hair shall not impede the proper wear of the uniform cap. Hair must not cover any portion of the ear or touch the shirt collar. Hair color and style will be of a natural appearance for both male and female recruits. Color streaking/highlights, spiked hairstyles, and hair gels and sprays will not be allowed.
Upon acceptance to the academy, you will be given a list of items that you will need to purchase. Please do not buy a firearm until you are in the academy. The academy staff will advise you as to what type of gun you will be allowed to carry per policy. The Training Director may further restrict the choices of handguns for recruits, transition courses, and lateral hires.
You may not work or attend school while in the academy or during your probationary period.
During your time in the academy, your schedule will usually allow for weekends and holidays off, but this is subject to change due to various training. Upon completion of the academy, your days off will rotate and may change as determined by the needs of the department.
All recruits must complete the same physical training while attending the academy.
The academy lasts for a duration of 8.5 months.
$23.38/Hour.
EPPD academy is not a live-in academy.
You will not reside at the academy.
No; upon completion of the Academy, you will have obtained a Peace Officer License for the State of Texas. Each state has varying requirements that may not apply to your home state.
While you are in the academy, your schedule will vary but you will usually work an 8-hour day with an unpaid 30-minute lunch.
There is no fee for attending the El Paso Police Academy other than the money required for purchasing various equipment. While attending the Academy, you will receive $23.38 an hour.
You will be working as a police officer for the EPPD. You will enter a 1-year probation period where you will be assigned to different Field Training Officers.
The Veterans Administration recognizes the El Paso Police Department Training Academy and Field Training Program as programs of higher learning. Military veterans and/or their dependants who are eligible to receive VA education benefits may receive 100% of their VA education benefits while attending the 8.5 month training academy. Upon graduation from the Training Academy, officers enter the one (1) year Field Training program. Military veterans and/or dependants enrolled the Field Training Program are eligible to receive 65% of their VA education benefits during the first six (6) months of training and 55% the remaining time. Your military time will not go towards your EPPD retirement.
Yes, during the hiring process you will be administered a medical and psychological test to determine your suitability.
Yes, all police applicants will receive a complete background check.
No, there are no waivers at this time.
Please visit the Veterans Affairs GI Bill Comparison Tool website and find out how much the VA may pay you while attending the Police Academy.
Upon successful completion of the Basic Peace Officer Course in the El Paso Police Training Academy, the police trainee can earn up to 18 to 30 college credit hours depending on where they decide to attend college/university.
Honorably Discharged Legal Permanent Residents – Texas Senate Bill 252 allows Legal Permanent Residents who are honorably discharged from the US 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.