Please read all of the requirements and disqualifications before submitting your application.
Basic Requirements
- I am at least 20 years old.
- I am a US born citizen or have been naturalized.
- I have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must pass the physical agility test within 2:16 (two minutes and sixteen seconds).
- Pass a state-mandated entrance exam.
- Must possess a valid driver's license (license may be from any U.S. state).
Disqualifications
- Dishonorable discharge from any armed service or conduct unbecoming from prior service.
- Any adult conviction of a felony. Juvenile adjudications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Any adult conviction, misdemeanor or city ordinance, involving family violence. Juvenile adjudications shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Any disclosure involving the sale and/or distribution of an illegal substance shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Use of marijuana within six months of the date of application.
- Any use of a Schedule I narcotic (example: Ecstasy, Heroin, LSD) within 10 years of the date of application. Prior use will be determined on a case by case basis. The only exception shall be the use of spice of which any use will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Use of any controlled substance (Schedule II, III, IV or V narcotics) within 5 years of the date of application, with the exception of steroids (schedule IV) which shall not have been used within the last three years.
- Use of any prescription medication not used as prescribed or intended will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Misdemeanor or City Ordinance convictions not included in the above categories will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Making any false statements or knowingly providing false information on the application or any document related to the application process.