City of Odessa
Odessa Police DepartmentPolice RecruitJanuary 2022 Police AcademyClick here to view the OPD Career webpageEntry-level position for non-certified Police Officer applicants.
Applicants applying for this position must be at least 20 years of age or older.Overview: Receives mandatory orientation and training.
May be assigned to various department operations until entry into the Odessa Police Academy.
Entire responsibility of individual in this job category is to successfully complete orientation and the law enforcement academy in order to become a certified Police Officer.
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the first available daytime law enforcement academy and obtaining a passing score on the TCOLE Peace Officer written test.