Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Personnel and Training Unit include:

• Maintaining all departmental training records and personnel files
• Ensuring all state-mandated training objectives are met - The Department is currently required to provide 40 hours of intermediate level training for each commissioned officer every two years
• Providing training opportunities to all civilian and police employees
• Processing and integrating new employees into the Department

Requirements

Requirements to become a Greenville Police Officer are:

• Pass a Civil Service Examination
• Pass a Criminal History and Drivers License Check
• Pass a Background Check
• Pass an Oral Interview Board
• Pass a Polygraph and Psychological Exam
• Pass a Physical and WorkSteps Exam
• Graduate from a Basic Police Academy - Approximately 856 hours of classroom and practical training
• Pass a stringent State licensing examination
• Complete 18 weeks of field training with a GPD Field Training Officer

Ongoing Training

In addition to the above requirements, all officers must:

• Complete a mandatory 40 hours of training every two years in order to maintain their State license
• Participate in firearm qualifications every six months
• Attend other training as required by the Department and the State of Texas