Begin the application process by completing and submitting the Eligibility Questionnaire, linked below. Eligibility Questionnaire. The City of Corpus Christi does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military status, citizenship, work related injury or illness, disability, or genetic information.
Becoming a Corpus Christi Police Officer means joining a team of dedicated men and women serving a community that respects and supports their service. Our hiring process is designed to recruit a diverse and highly talented, highly qualified pool of applicants that reflect the gender, ethnic and racial composition of the community for which they will serve. We only hire the best because our citizens deserve the best. If you are ready to accept the challenge, our recruiters and background investigators are here to help you navigate the process.
One thing that separates us from other Police Departments our size is the personal relationship that exists between our officers and civilians. Here you are a name, not a number. That personal touch begins with the hiring process. If you have a question, our recruiters are just a text, email, or phone call away. Feel free to send us a message. If you want to learn more about our Lateral Hiring process and benefits, click here.
You must be at least age twenty 20 by the start of the Academy which begins in August and must have reached age twenty-one 21 by the projected Academy graduation date in February You must be a United States Citizen and once hired you must reside within a sixty-minute drive of City Hall. Complete the Eligibility Questionnaire see link at top of page and submit by email to ccpdrecruiter cctexas. A background investigator will review your EQ to verify that you meet our minimum requirements for employment and then provide you with an Application for Employment.
Complete and submit your Application and any other requested documents by mail or in person within seven days, making sure you provide all requested information. Be thorough and remember if you have questions, our recruiting staff is here to help you through the process. Once your Application has been received, a background investigator will review it for completeness and then schedule you for the written exam and physical efficiency battery.
