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Thank you for submitting your application with the San Antonio Police Department. Average processing time for an application is approximately 6-8 weeks.

All documents listed below must be delivered to the Applicant Processing Office, either in person, by mail, or by email as soon as possible after submitting the online application. 

  1. Copy of your valid Texas driver license or a copy of another State’s driver license (applicant must possess a valid Texas driver license prior to being offered employment)
  2. Certified copy of your official birth certificate
  3. Certificate of Naturalization (if applicable)
  4.  All copies of your DD-214: Member 4, Service 2, Service 7, Service 8, and State Director of Veteran’s Affairs 6 (if current or prior military).
  5. Certified copy of your official high school transcript(s) in sealed envelope(s) or GED test results. (If your school provides electronic transcripts, they can be sent to sapdcapext@sanantonio.gov )
  6. IF you have a GED, provide a certified copy of your college transcript(s) in sealed envelope(s). (If your school provides electronic transcripts, they can be sent to sapdcapext@sanantonio.gov )

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Hiring Process
  1. Submit Application
  2. Physical Ability Test
  3. Computer Examination
  4. Structured Oral interview
  5. Background Investigation
  6. Polygraph Examination
  7. Psychological Examination
  8. Medical / Physical Exam
  9. Chief of Police Review
  • “My career with the  San Antonio Police Department has given me opportunity, structure, and the means to build a life for me and my family.”

    Officer Carlos Ortiz
    Officer Carlos Ortiz Recruiter
  • "Growing up I have always paid attention and admired females in this career field.  I’m hoping that in some capacity I can be that for other women and young girls."

    Officer Sarai Meneses
    Officer Sarai Meneses Recruiter
  • “I am proud to share my story and give inspiration to those that want to achieve greatness and do for those, that cannot do for themselves.”

    Officer Dennis Davis
    Officer Dennis Davis Recruiter
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