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1. How do I confirm that you received my registration form?

Applicants will be notified within 5-7 business days via e-mail whether or not they are eligible to sit for the exam. If eligible, the entrance slip will be sent via e-mail; if disqualified, notification of the disqualification will be sent via e-mail.

As e-mail from an unknown address is often filtered as junk mail, it is the responsibility of the applicant to check both their 'inbox' and 'junk' mail folders.

Also, please do not call to verify that your fax was received; instead rely on your fax machine's confirmation report.

2. What type of questions are on the police entrance exam?

The Civil Service Test is a general aptitude test. The City of Plano Human Resources Department is responsible for the test questions.

3. When is the next Civil Service Test?

When an upcoming civil service test has been scheduled, the date, time, and location will be available on our main webpage. More information about the application and hiring process is available on the Employment section of this webpage.

If you are interested in taking the next exam for the position of Police Officer, please submit your name into our upcoming employment database for the test information. Visit the employment section of our webpage for additional information.

4. How do I sign up for the Civil Service Test?

Please visit the employment section of our webpage for additional information on our testing and eligibility requirements.

5. What are the educational requirements to be a Police Officer Recruit with the City of Plano?

Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university by hire date.

In lieu of a college degree, we will accept applicants who have earned at least 60 college semester hours from an accredited institution by hire date in addition to having three (3) years active military service, or two (2) years full-time, paid sworn law enforcement experience.

6. What is the current salary for Police Officers?

Please visit our Benefits and Salaries section under the Employment tab for a current copy of the City of Plano's Compensation Plan.

7. What are the requirements for a lateral transfer to the Plano Police Department from another agency?

Civil Service rules and regulations prohibit lateral transfer to the Plano Police Department from other agencies. Please visit the Texas Commission on Law Enforcements Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) website for more information about challenging the exam if you are not currently a licensed Peace Officer in Texas.

8. Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen?

Yes

9. How old do you have to be to become a City of Plano Police Officer?

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of testing.
Persons age 45 or older are not eligible to test with the Plano Police Department.

10. How do I find out about other jobs within the City of Plano Police Department?

Contact the Human Resources Department at the City of Plano via their 24-Hour INFORMATION HOTLINE: (972) 941-7116 for additional information.