The City of Plano invites you to apply as a Plano police officer.

The Plano Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with strong community relationship values.   Historically, Plano achieves one of the lowest crime rates for Texas cities with population over 100,000.  In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Plano number eleven in the nation of the top 100 best places to live.  Policepay.net ranks Plano as the ninth highest police pay in the nation when adjusting for the cost of living.  After 36 months of service, a Plano officer earns an annual salary of more than $68,000.

TEST DATE IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008; CLOSING DATE IS NOVEMBER 5th AT 5:00PM

You will find this is a tremendous career opportunity.

The Plano Police Department hires officers from an eligibility list established by individuals who successfully complete the City of Plano Civil Service written test. This list is valid for six (6) months or until it is exhausted. Registration for the Civil Service Examination will commence approximately two (2) months prior to the exam. To register for the Civil Service Examination, call the test hot line number at 972.941.7401, enter mailbox 6226 followed by the # sign.

After successful completion of the Civil Service test, applicants are processed in the following manner:

Physical Fitness Test
Interview with a Background Investigator
Polygraph examination
Thorough Background investigation

Oral Review Board
Conditional Job Offer
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination
Final Review by the Chief of Police

Police recruits who are not licensed peace officers in the State of Texas are required to complete a 16-week basic training program at a regional police academy. After completing the academy, and successfully passing the Basic Peace Officer License examination, recruits attend a five week mini-academy at the Plano-Richardson Police Training Center in Plano. Plano recruits will be assigned to the Patrol Division for field training after completion and passing of the orientation phase, where they will remain with a field training officer until completion of this training.