The applicant must successfully complete the following steps to be hired by the Garland Police Department as a Police Officer 
  
Written Civil Service Examination
(Passing Score of 70% or better) 
  
Physical Agility Test to include: 
-  1 mile run in 11 minutes or less
-  Sit-ups - 29 (minimum) 
-  Push-ups - 19 (minimum)
 
Detailed Personal History 
  
Thorough Background Investigation 
  
Polygraph Examination 
  
Drug Test 
  
Oral Interview Board 
  
Psychological Examination 
  
Medical Examination 

 
Once accepted all recruits will enter the Garland Police Academy and be required to successfully complete the 28-week basic police officer course.  After the academy graduation, all new officers will enter and must successfully complete the Field Training Officer program, which will be a minimum of 16-weeks.  All new officers will then be on probationary status until one year is completed from their hire date. 

Nothing in this document should be construed as establishing any contractual, proprietary, or other form of rights in or to employment with the City of Garland, nor should any part of this document be taken as expanding or conferring rights to any employee at will; and any such rights as may be implied from this document are expressly disclaimed.  Due to budgetary, legal, and other changes in circumstances, the terms and provisions of this document, and all portions hereof, are subject to modification and or repeal without notice.