The La Porte Police Department is recruiting for Lateral Police Officers.
To qualify for the lateral entry program, applicants must pass a physical fitness exam, a comprehensive background investigation, to include psychological, polygraph, medical exam, drug screen, and a 12-month probationary period. Applicants must additionally meet the following criteria:
– Graduated from an accredited Police Academy.
– Possess a Basic Peace Officer license issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), by the time of appointment.
If you meet this criteria, please apply online at https://www.laportetx.gov/524/Lateral-Entry-for-Certified-Texas-Peace-
