Careers at HCPD
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What can I do to serve my community?
The Horizon City PD has two types of positions for those who wish to serve.
Police Officer
A police officer in Horizon City, Texas is a guardian of the community—brave, disciplined, and committed to serving others even when it means personal sacrifice. Officers patrol neighborhoods day and night, respond to emergencies, stop crime in its tracks, and step into unpredictable situations so others don’t have to. They work long hours, weekends, and holidays, often missing family moments to keep the city safe, calm, and moving forward. With courage, integrity, and heart, Horizon City police officers stand on the front line every day, building trust, protecting neighbors, and answering the call when it matters most.
Please take a look at the requirements.
Police Officer Requirements and Application
Communications Specialist
Our communications services are operational 24/7. We conduct dispatching services for the Horizon City Police Department and all El Paso County fire departments. Our Communications Specialists are all trained to handle 911 calls, non-emergency calls and dispatch those same calls for service in a timely manner to our officers and fire units out in the field. They document all information, including officer response times and activities, into our CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system. They are all licensed telecommunicators and are able to provide our officers with information on driver’s licenses, license plates, wanted and missing persons, stolen vehicles, and stolen articles.
We accept applications for Communications Specialists throughout the year. If you apply and there are no current openings, your application will remain on file for 365 days. We will review applications as openings occur.
Communications Specialist Requirements and Application
TCOLE CERTIFICATION
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or TCOLE, serves as the regulatory agency for all peace officers in Texas. Only those candidates who hold a current TCOLE certification are considered.
While the HCPD regularly conducts in-service training for officers, the department does not hold its own police training academy. Most of our officers come from the El Paso Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy. (EPCC LETA)