The mission of the Amarillo Police Department Recruiting Team of the Amarillo Police Department is to conduct on-going recruiting for present and future police recruit openings. Applications will be accepted for each testing cycle. The applicants on file will be contacted to future prepare the application process. Applications will be accepted year-round for the lateral hire program. A test will be scheduled when a lateral application is received.
Meet Our Recruiting Team
Corporal Laur is a 14-year Officer. He is currently assigned to Training & Personnel as a Recruiter/Background Investigator, Human Resources Coordinator for Police Recruits, Investigator, Academy Instructor, member of the Amarillo PD Honour Guard and a previous Field Training Officer. Formerly a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, he especially enjoys working with and recruiting Veterans. “We are blessed to serve such a supportive community.” – CPL Laur
Email. chrysler.laur@amarillo.gov
Corporal Cecely Herr Contact at cecely.herr@amarillo.gov, Corporal Herr is an 8- year officer, currently assigned to Training & Personnel as a Recruiter/Background Investigator, Sam Houston State University Alumni, former Neighborhood Police Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer, Breath Intoxilyzer Officer, Academy Instructor, Academy Mentor, member of the Peer Support Team and Amarillo Police Explorers Advisor. "I love the different careers within the department which have helped me grow into the person and officer I am today. The Amarillo Police Department is the challenge and purpose I was looking for in a career." -Cpl. Herr
Patrol Officer Samanta Bowman Contact at samantha.bowman@amarillo.gov, Officer Bowman is a 3-year officer with APD, West Texas A&M Alumni, Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Assist with instructing the Academy PT Program and Amarillo Police Academy.
Patrol Officer Tre Galvan Contact at tre.galvan@amarillo.gov, Officer Galvan is a 2-year officer with APD.
Patrol Officer Hamilton Stanfield contact at hamilton.stanfield@amarillo.gov, Officer Stanfield is a 9-year officer with APD. He is currently assigned to the midnight shift. He is a Hostage Negotiator, Field Training Officer, Professional Police Driving Instructor, Academy Instructor, former Neighborhood Police Officer and Police Recruiter. Officer Stanfield has a passion for service and commitment to the Amarillo community. He embodies the values of professionalism, integrity and excellence in law enforcement.
Patrol Corporal Juan Guerrero Contact at juan.guerrero@amarillo.gov, Corporal Guerrero is a 9-year officer, Crime Scene Investigator Alternate, Academy Instructor, Spanish Instructor, Field Training Officer, Dayshift Officer. "I love my job as an officer and having the opportunity to grow within the department. This career has been a really rewarding experience"-Corporal Guerrero.
Patrol Officer Christina Harrison Contact at christina.harrison@amarillo.gov, Officer Harrison is a 5-year Officer with Amarillo PD, and is currently assigned to Evening Shift. She is an Amarillo College Alumni, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Academy Instructor, Field Training Officer, Breath Intoxilyzer Officer, and is 2nd Generation Family in Law Enforcement.
Corporal David Young: Contact at david.young@amarillo.gov, Corporal Young is a 19-year officer. He is currently assigned to Training and Personnel as a Recruiter/Background Investigator, Human Resources Coordinator for Police Recruits, Investigator, Academy Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Academy SFST Instructor, Breath Intoxilyzer Operator, DUI Squad.
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