Requirements

In order to be considered for a Police Officer position with the West Lake Hills Police Department, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be currently licensed as a Peace Officer with the State of Texas or in a BPOC academy
• The ideal candidate will have 2-plus years LE experience in Texas.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have proof of a G.E.D.
• Have a valid Texas driver's license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• No convictions involving family violence
• No convictions of a Class A misdemeanor or above under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• No convictions of a Class B misdemeanor under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice within the past 10 years
• No criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense
• No excessive marijuana use – marijuana usage will be evaluated on frequency and recency.
• No illegal narcotic usage within the last 5 years
• Not have more than 3 chargeable accidents within the last 3 years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal 4 or more in the last 3 years
• Not on probation for any criminal offense
• Must be able to pass the physical fitness test, background investigation, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screen