Career guide · Texas
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Texas
19 active openings· pay $59k–$109k/yr· ~135-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentTexas Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most Texas departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The Texas hiring process
Insight from tracked Texas departments like Houston Police Department.
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Competitiveness
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Where Texas candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Texas departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open police officer jobs in Texas
19 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
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Methodist Health System · Celina, TX
POLICE OFFICER PRN (OFF DUTY)
Methodist Health System · Richardson, TX
Police Officer- Celina
Methodist Health System · Celina, TX
Police Officer
Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
Reserve LE Deputy Sheriff (Non-Paid)
Travis County · Austin, TX
Lateral Police Officer (Detective)
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
Police Officer
Police Department · 151 W. Church St., TX
Police Officer
Police Department · 151 W. Church St., TX
ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATOR I
Houston Public Works · Houston, TX
White County Sheriff's Department Deputy
White County Government · Giddings, TX
REGULATORY INVESTIGATOR
Administration and Regulatory Affairs · Houston, TX
Park Ranger (Protection)
Department of the Interior · Van Horn, Texas, TX
Police Officer (Part-Time School Resource Officer) (Grade 14/21)
Police · 815 Wheeler Avenue, TX
Police Officer Part-Time (Continuous) (Grade 14/15)
Police · 815 Wheeler Avenue, TX
Police Officer (Lateral Entry) (Continuous) (Grade 14)
Police - Academy · 815 Wheeler Avenue, TX
Police Officer Trainee FY26
Police - Uniform · Downtown Dallas, TX
Environmental Investigator II
Houston Public Works · Houston, TX
Deputy Sheriff
Ellis County Sheriffs Office · Waxahachie, TX
Lateral Police Officer
Police Department · Police Patrol, TX
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