Good moral character, stable employment record, acceptable driving record, valid driver's license. Upon completion of this course, officer receive more hours of training at the University of North Texas Police Department. This training includes, but is not limited to departmental policies and procedures, firearms, self-defense, and emergency care. When you successfully complete the FTO Program, you will be assigned to the Patrol Division on a probationary status. Following their probationary period, all officers are eligible to apply for other assignments within the department such as Criminal Investigations, etc.
Promotions are competitive and are subject to position availability.
The University of North Texas Police Department is committed to aiding officers in continuing their education, and will permit scheduling flexibility so that an officer can attend class. Uniforms and equipment are furnished by the department. All University of North Texas Police Officers accrue 8 days sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation. Police Officers become eligible for participation in State of Texas Uniform Group Insurance Program on the date they are hired. The University sponsored Health Insurance is available to officers at no cost and to officer's dependents at an additional cost.