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1. Where can I review the Job Descriptions for Police entry level positions?

Review the Victoria Police Department Entry Level Job Descriptions. 

2. What are the Job Application Procedures and Disqualification Criteria for VPD Applicants?

On our Recruitment and Training page is a wide variety of information related to our job application process. This includes sub-pages detailing our Applicant Procedures, Rejection Criteria and Victoria Police Department (VPD) Job Descriptions.

Applications

City of Victoria applications for all VPD positions must be completed online by visiting the City of Victoria Human Resources Job Openings. At this website, prospective applicants must create an account and follow all instructions regarding the position for which they are applying.

The Human Resources Office is located at:
700 N Main
Suite 101
Victoria, TX 77901

They are open between the hours of 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and can be reached for questions at 361-485-3500.

Requirements

The Police Department must adhere to requirements set out by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as well as the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services policies.

3. How can I find out more information on the Police Academy?

Applicants for Police Officer Trainee with the Victoria Police Department, to be sent to the Victoria College Police Academy by the Victoria Police Department (VPD), must meet the Academy’s physical fitness entrance requirements.

Helpful Resources

• Police Academy Physical Fitness Entrance Requirements (PDF)
• Victoria College Police Academy
• VPD Recruitment / Training webpages