The minimum qualifications and requirements are as follows:

• Be a citizen of the United States; able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of the examination
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (G.E.D.) certified by the issuing agency AND:
  • 30 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institute of higher learning; OR
  •  Minimum 24 months of active duty service with an honorable discharge authenticated by a Member 2 or Member 4 Form DD-214; OR
  •   15 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in addition to Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE; OR
  •  An Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Applicants who are veterans must have an Honorable Discharge, free from any conditions.
  • Applicants who were rejected or discharged from the military for medical reasons or received a disability compensation must furnish the Recruiting Division with all available military records, as well as a recent medical evaluation of the medical condition causing the discharge or disability.

Prospective applicants with questions can contact one of our recruiters at pdrecruit@pearlandtx.gov. 

Status inquirers will only be advised of one of the following disqualifiers. 

1. Failed Agility Test
2. Failed to Submit Background Packet
3. Did Not Pass Background 
4. Did Not Pass Psychological
5. Withdrew

**Review our list of common employment disqualifiers here