Police Officer Recruit

Salary : $78,457.60 Annually
Location : Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028, TX
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-76
Department: Police Services
Division: Operating Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026


Description
Join our team! The Flower Mound Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Recruits. Must love making a difference in people's lives, serving the community, and working with a great team.

The Recruit is a non-sworn Police Department employee in a trainee capacity. Incumbents are required to attend a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified academy to develop the minimum qualifications necessary to assume a position as a sworn police officer.

Examples of Duties
WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Attends and successfully completes all required phases of basic training through a certified Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) academy.
• Operates and maintains vehicle and personal equipment.
• Attends training activities and receives classroom and field instruction in job related subjects.
• Maintains a positive, friendly and effective working relationship with the general public and co-workers.
• Reports any unsafe, hazardous, or perilous conditions to proper authority.
• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and departmental policies, procedures, and Administrative Orders.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must meet all TCOLE minimum requirements.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
• No convictions involving family violence.
• No convictions of a Class A misdemeanor or greater 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 ten (10) years.
• No criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense.
• No marijuana use within the last two years and no other illegal drug use within the last five years.
• Not on probation for any criminal offense.
• Not have more than three chargeable accidents within the last three years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four or more in the last three years.

EDUCATION:

• Must successfully complete police academy training as mandated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in exchange for employment with the Town; must reimburse the Town the full cost of such training and any required inoculations if employee separates from the Town before the third anniversary of hire date.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this posting, one of these will need to apply to your current status:

• You have a minimum of 30 college hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an institution of higher education as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rule 211.1(a)(3)
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the United States Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge OR an active member of the United States Military Reserve
• You are a current Flower Mound Police Department Detention Services Officer, Animal Services Officer or Communications Officer who meets minimum standards for hire as a Police Officer Recruit (FMPD Employment Standards and Qualifications, Administrative Directive 101.008)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment (vehicles, weapons, radios, etc.).
• Must be able to follow oral and written directives.
• Must be able to see; write; hear; talk; run; climb; bend; have vision correctable to 20/20 binocular; be able to distinguish between red, green, and yellow in order to accurately describe suspects and vehicles and to identify traffic lights and sign colors; physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; and work in adverse environmental conditions. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to communicate courteously and effectively with other people and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality; exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; work flexible hours and accept on-call duty status; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.

****HIRING PROCESS:

• Written Examination measuring the ability to learn police information, observation and memory, written communication, reading comprehension, and analytical ability. Information regarding the optional practice test and study guide will be sent out after the invitations to test have been sent on June 25th. Please check your SPAM e-mail for this notice.
• ***The written exam will be held Thursday, October 8th at 3 p.m. in Flower Mound, TX.***

• Row Evaluation (Applicants must pass at the 50th percentile based on standardized normative data charts using the Concept 2 Rower.)
• Interview with Background Investigator
• Oral Review Board
• Background Investigation (Applicants who successfully pass this step will be given a Conditional Offer of Employment)
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination / Drug Screen

The order of the steps may vary according to departmental needs and schedules.


If you have been disqualified or were previously disqualified from the hiring process, you may still be eligible to apply to this position. The length of time you are disqualified depends on the reason for which you were disqualified. If you failed the written test, physical fitness, or the Oral Board, you are eligible to reapply to the next posting. Any other disqualification may have resulted in a minimum disqualification of one year or possible permanent disqualification. If you need more information regarding your eligibility to reapply, please contact Human Resources


Important Notice:
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Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.


Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.

Vision Insurance: Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.

Wellness Program: Free access to the Town's Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Retirement & Financial Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2:1 to help you save for retirement.

457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.


Disability Insurance: Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation : Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.


Sick: Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.

Holidays: Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year's Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.

Work - Life Balance:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.


Various positions with the Town may have the opportunity for alternative work schedules.
For details, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following applies to your current status?

• GPA min I have a minimum of 30 college hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an institution of higher education as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rule 211.1(a)(3)
• I have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the United States Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge OR an active member of the United States Military Reserve
• I am a current Flower Mound Police Department Detention Services Officer, Animal Services Officer or Communications Officer who meets minimum standards for hire as a Police Officer Recruit (FMPD Employment Standards and Qualifications, Administrative Directive 101.008)
• None of these apply

05


Do you have more than three (3) chargeable accidents within the last three (3) years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four (4) or more in the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have any convictions of a Class A misdemeanor or greater under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have any convictions of a Class B misdemeanor or greater under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice within the past ten (10) years?

• Yes
• No

08


Have you ever made any false statements under oath; or have you been placed on a Prosecutor or District Attorney Office's "Brady List," "Exclusion List," or "Do Not Call List?"

• Yes
• No

09


Have you been convicted of or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you currently on court ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have any criminal charges pending or are you under indictment for any criminal offense?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you used marijuana or any other illegal THC substance within the last two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you used any other illegal drug, other than marijuana, in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

14


13B- If you entered "yes" to other illegal drug use within the last five (5) years, please list in the space provided the following: type of drug, date(s) used, and number of times used
15


Have you ever illegally manufactured, sold, or trafficked any drug listed in any laws of the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

16


Have you ever made any false statements under oath?

• Yes
• No

17


Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license with a driving record in compliance with Town policy? OR, are you able to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of residency?

• Yes
• No

18


Did any employee of the Town of Flower Mound "actively" recruit you?
Required Question