As a proud member of the Temple Police Department, you have an opportunity to protect and serve a community made up of diverse, hardworking, creative, and passionate people. Important: Only those applicants who passed the January 31, 2026, Police Civil Service Entrance Exam will upload documents to this requisition. Please upload your completed personal history statement with the required documents listed below. The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, February 6, 2026 PHS link click here: TemplePD PHS (jointemplepd.com) Completed Personal History Statement Social Security card Birth certificate Driver's License High School transcript or GED transcript (Diplomas not accepted) College Transcript or college transcripts (if applicable-Diplomas not accepted) Proof of current/active automobile liability insurance Documents related to marriage, divorce, or child support (if applicable) DD-214 and/or other military discharge documents with Honorable Discharge (if applicable) Naturalization papers (if applicable) Peace Officer Certificate from your police academy (Peace Officer Applicants with prior LE Service Only) TCOLE Record for Texas peace officer license (if applicable) TCOLE approved Firearms Qualifications within the last 12 months (if applicable) SIGN-ON INCENTIVE: Applicants certified by the State of Texas as a police officer with MORE than THREE (3) years of continuous service are eligible for a sign-on incentive and will be evaluated as outlined in the Civil Service Local Rules and placed in the appropriate pay scale.
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High school or GED