Civilian Careers

Telecommunicator

The College Station Police Department Communications Division is comprised of:

21 Public Safety Telecommunicators
3 Shift Supervisors
1 Communications Manager

Like those we serve, we’re in operation 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All of our personnel are, as required by law, certified and licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as Telecommunicators. In recognition of this certification, the city provides certification pay for Intermediate, Advanced and Master level certifications.

We are also a Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Accredited (CALEA) communications center, and were the first in Texas and one of only 67 in the nation. Through ongoing training, a thorough Quality Management Reporting process, and a public impact survey process unique to our agency, we strive to uphold the values and accomplish the goals of the department.

$5,000 HIRING BONUS for candidates with 2+ YEARS of prior experience in Public Safety Telecommunications. Candidates will receive $2,500 at time of hire and $2,500 after 6 months of service.

Selection Process

Candidate Applies Before Application Filing Deadline
Critical Multitasking Test Administered
Return Personal History Statement to Police Department
Records Check
Oral Interview
Fingerprinting Check
Background Investigation
Interview with Assistant Chief
Psychological Exam*
Drug Screen and Medical Examination*
Candidate Selected OR Application Held For Future Consideration

The expected duration of the application process is 60-90 days. Those successfully completing the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list for six months. After six months, the applicant must reapply. Applicants who fail to successfully complete any portion of the selection process shall be notified in writing by the Human Resources Department. This notification will include the eligibility date to reapply which will be no sooner than 30 days from the rejection date.

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Professional Positions

Civilian staff provide crucial assistance in carrying out the goals of the College Station Police Department, from administrative to technical support. Civilian staff bring specific skills that are essential to the department’s overall success.

Animal Control Officer	Management
Assistant Buyer/Quartermaster	Police Assistant
Business Services Specialist	Public Relations Coordinator
Civilian Training Coordinator	Public Safety Technology Manager
Criminal Intelligence Analyst	Public Safety Telecommunicator
Custodian	Records Technician
Evidence Technician	Staff Assistant
Forensic Technician	Technology Services Specialist
GIS Analyst	Victims Advocate

All civilian candidates are subject to an enhanced background review process.

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Internship Opportunities

The College Station Police Department offers several different internship opportunities during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters for students from Texas A&M, Blinn, Sam Houston State, and Prairie View A&M. Internship positions are restricted to those students seeking academic credit for the semester. Prospective internship candidates must receive academic approval and credit to be considered for placement with the College Station Police Department Internship Program.

Persons seeking internship without academic credit will not be considered. If you have any questions about our Internship Program, please contact: Mr. Scott Simpson, hsimpson@cstx.gov.

Types of internship opportunities include positions such as:

Administration (Research) - 1 Position
Crime Analysis - 1 Position
Crime Scene Unit - 1 Position
Criminal Investigation (General) - 5 Positions

The deadline to apply for our Spring 2026 internship opportunities is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025..

Application Process

Each prospective intern candidate will complete an application and hiring process prior to beginning the internship. Each step must be completed before moving forward in the process. This will include the following steps:

Submitted applications will be reviewed and candidates will be notified if they will move forward for the initial oral interview
Initial Oral Interview
Personal History Statement (PHS) submission
Background investigation conducted by Police Department personnel
Fingerprint Submission
Final Oral Interview
Drug screening
Submit (3) original academic contracts to Human Resources

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Civilian Staff Recruiter

Shannon Ballard

Email: sballard@cstx.gov
Phone: 979-764-5070

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