What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral) position at City of Allen?
FULL SALARY RANGE: $3,607.14 - $4,077.08 Biweekly
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The City:With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"- People First – Giving priority to others
- Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The Position:
The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City. This is accomplished by patrolling the City, recognizing and citing offenses and making arrests where necessary. Other duties may include promoting a secure environment, enforcing traffic laws, reporting motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City. This is accomplished by patrolling the City, recognizing and citing offenses and making arrests where necessary. Other duties may include promoting a secure environment, enforcing traffic laws, reporting motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
The Allen Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Out of State Lateral Police Officer. Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are invited to submit an online employment application.
Once a NeoGov application has been received, you will be emailed directions on completing the Personal History Statement and Preliminary Interview packet. Those selected to continue will be contacted to schedule the testing and completing the hiring process. We try to limit your trips to Texas to two.
OUT OF STATE LATERAL PROGRAM
To be eligible for the lateral process, you must meet all the requirements. Check the TCOLE site to make sure you meet their requirements. DO NOT start the process with TCOLE or apply with us until you are sure you’re ready to move to Texas. You will need to complete the hiring process, move, and complete all the required courses once employed within 6 months.Here’s the link to the Out of State Officers Eligibility Requirements: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/document/out-state-eligibility-packet_9-7-23.pdf
Out-of-State Lateral Requirements:
- Eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) and meet the requirements for the Out of State Peace Officer process.
You must meet all the following requirements:
- Have completed at least 45 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
*Credits that have been officially recognized and approved by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education will be accepted. - Have at least 2 years of continuous service as a full-time law enforcement officer, with experience responding to calls for service and possessing arrest powers, in a municipality, sheriff’s office, or department of public safety. Please note that military, school district, and hospital police experience does not qualify. Additionally, you must have been assigned to patrol duties and successfully completed a field training program.
- Not currently under investigation or disciplinary actions for misconduct/criminal activity.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must posses a current and valid Driver's License and/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License prior to employment.
The Chief of Police or Designee will individually access your experience to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria. Passing all stages of the hiring process is mandatory. Testing is done by appointment. The Chief of Police retains the authority to mandate attendance at a police academy to those who are chosen.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Education & Experience- Promotes a secure environment by patrolling, on car, by foot and on bike, the City and assigned districts, deterring crime by presence, assisting in high risk situations, providing special surveillance operations, taking reports, operating Police equipment, enforcing State and local laws and City ordinances, subduing combative or uncooperative citizens, making lawful arrests and keeping the peace on civil scenes.
- Enforces traffic laws by patrolling roadways, responding to calls from Dispatch Center, observing violations and making traffic stops, searching vehicles in probable cause is found, issuing citations or verbal warnings and filing reports.
- Reports on motor vehicle accidents by responding to accidents, clearing the road way, interviewing involved parties, observing and recording evidence at the scene, interpreting and drawing conclusions from evidence, making an overall assessment of the incident, taking appropriate actions, issuing citations and filing reports.
- Investigates crimes by responding to calls for service, interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, gathering and documenting evidence, submitting evidence, filing reports, issuing citations, taking suspects into custody, and filing charges through the District Attorney's office.
- Maintains positive community relations by answering citizens' questions and providing various other forms of civic service and assistance for citizens, by surveying the public to evaluate problem areas and specific needs and questioning citizens for their opinions on Police matters.
- Completed at least 45 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher plus two (2) years of continuous service as a full-time law enforcement officer answering calls for service and possessing arrest powers from a Municipality, Sheriff's Office, or Department of Public Safety. Additionally, you must have been assigned to patrol duties and successfully completed a field training program.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
*Credits that have been officially recognized and approved by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education will be accepted.
License or Certification
- Must posses a current and valid Driver's License and/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License prior to employment.
- Eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) and meet the requirements for the Out of State Peace Officer process. Obtain verification from TCOLE to start the process.
Overall Physical Strength Demands:
- Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
THE ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - HIRING PROCESS
Once your paperwork is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule a test date/time. On the test day, you MUST bring proper identification (State or Federal Government ID/DL) with you. You may wear your gym clothes to the test. Each of the following steps must be successfully completed prior to your appointment as a Police Officer.
Entrance Examination
The entrance examination is a four-part examination, which consists of reading comprehension, basic arithmetic, spelling/grammar and writing skills. A score of 78 or higher in each section must be achieved in order to pass the examination and proceed in the process.
Study guides for the examination are available. The cost for the study guide is $15.00. The written exam covers mathematical reasoning, writing ability, situational judgment/human relations and reasoning/analyzing. You must score 78% or above to pass. http://www.fpsi.com/product/pact-orientation-guide/.
Physical Assessment
The physical assessment attempts to measure whether the applicant is fit for duty as a police officer. Applicants who pass the written exam will move forward to the fitness test, which consists of the following:
- 1.5 mile run within 15:26
- 300 meter run within 62 seconds
- 26 push-ups with no time limit
- 30 sit-ups within 60 seconds
Background Investigation
An extensive check of criminal, driving, employment records, education, and credit references will be conducted as well as verification of character references.
Interview Board
The applicant will be interviewed in the areas of their general background, current and past employment, prior police experience, criminal history, traffic record and military service. The applicant is also given situational reasoning scenarios and evaluated on those responses. During this interview, the applicant is evaluated in the areas of professionalism, dependability, reaction to pressure and situational reasoning ability, along with interpersonal and oral communication.
Polygraph Examination
The department's polygraph examiner is licensed by the state and conducts the examinations within the state guidelines. The results of the examinations will be regularly reviewed to ensure that polygraph procedures are fair, impartial and that all applicants are given adequate opportunity to resolve areas of deception through every reasonable means. The ultimate decision to employ remains with the Chief of Police.
Psychological Examination
The applicant is assessed for their psychological suitability for law enforcement work. The applicant is evaluated for hypersensitivity, impulsiveness, and frustration tolerance, as well as attributes such as achievement, flexibility, sensitivity, maturity, intelligence, somatic concerns, mood, social adjustment, anxiety, emotional control, dominance, moral-ethical behavior, impression formation and attitudes. An applicant must receive a rating of 4.0 or above to pass the psychological examination.
Physical Examination and Drug Screen
A police officer is responsible for preservation of the public peace, the protection of life, liberty, and property, the prevention of crime, the arrest and prosecution of violators of State Law and City Ordinances. The work environment includes vehicle patrol and in some instances foot patrol. Therefore, applicants are evaluated for their ability to perform the specific job requirements, specifically: lifting, running, bending, and walking. Hearing and eyesight are also tested.
Once an applicant has successfully passed each of the previous phases, they will then be scheduled for an interview with the Chief of Police or his designee.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age;
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States;
- Applicant must have at least 45 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher;
- Have been honorably discharged from any and all military service or provide proof of acceptable military re-enlistment eligibility if prior service is uncharacterized;
- Must have current and valid motor vehicle operator's license;
- Not have been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for any offense of family violence; Not have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order;
- Not have ever been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor
- Not have been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years
- Not have any criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense; Not be currently on court-ordered community service or probation for any criminal offense;
- Not have excessive traffic tickets or accidents;
- Not have had a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement revoked or suspended;
- Be of good moral character
- Must be able to work shift work, holidays and weekends
- Must have the ability to read and comprehend training materials, departmental policy, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances;
- Must have the ability to establish effective working relationship with other employees, law enforcement agencies and the public;
- Must have the ability to learn the use and care of firearms and specialized equipment;
- Must possess 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected or uncorrected in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of contact lenses which must be worn on duty and/or during all law enforcement related activities. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations.
- Must possess hearing that cannot exceed an average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a single reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a single reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz; and cannot exceed a single reading of 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz.
Below is a list of occurrences that may disqualify the applicant either permanently or make the applicant ineligible for hire for a specified period of time. These causes for disqualification are in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. These causes include, but are not limited to those listed below:
INELIGIBILTY LIST
1. IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. The applicant will be considered ineligible until citizenship is obtained in accordance with state and federal laws.
2. HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR ADMITTED TO CONDUCT that constitutes a Class B misdemeanor under the Penal Code or equivalent under federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), within ten (10) years, will result in a temporary rejection. Crimes involving moral turpitude may result in permanent disqualification and will be considered on a case-by-case basis with appropriate consideration of circumstances.
NOTE: For the purposes of item #2 mentioned above, a person is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude, if a court of competent jurisdiction enters an adjudication of guilt against the person, or a plea of guilty is entered by the person, under the laws of this or another state or the United States, regardless of whether:
- The sentence is subsequently probated and the person is discharged from probation or community supervision;
- Deferred adjudication is granted;
- The accusation, complaint, information, or indictment against the person is dismissed is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense; or
- The person is pardoned for the offense unless the pardon is granted expressly for subsequent proof of innocence.
3. HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR ADMITTED TO CONDUCT which constitutes a class A misdemeanor or a felony under state or federal law, to include the UCMJ. Conviction of or admission to conduct that constitutes a class A misdemeanor or a felony will result in a permanent disqualification.
An applicant will not be considered for employment while charges are pending for any criminal offense.
4. HAVING A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DWI OR DUI) WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE OF APPLICATION OR DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. This will result in a temporary disqualification until the ten-year time period has expired from the date of the conviction.
5. EVER BEEN OR CURRENTLY ON COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OR PROBATION ABOVE THE GRADE OF A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR OR A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS. This will result in a temporary disqualification until the ten-year time period has expired from the date of the court order.
6. HAS FAILED TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND FLUENTLY SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. The applicant will be ineligible until the deficiency is corrected.
7. IS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION TO WHICH HE/SHE SEEKS APPOINTMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. The applicant will be ineligible until he/she is able to perform the essential job functions.
8. IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE. The applicant will be ineligible until he/she is able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License.
DISQUALIFIERS LIST
Subject to final interpretation by the Chief of Police or his designee any of the following categories can be used as guidelines for temporary or permanent disqualification.
1. HAS USED ILLICIT SUBSTANCES AS INDICATED IN THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
Applicants will be temporarily disqualified when they have admitted to conduct which constitutes illegal use of marijuana, or any derivative during the last three (3) years.
Applicants, who admit to conduct which constitutes abuse of legally obtained prescription medication(s), or illegal use of prescription medication(s) of another person, may be temporarily or permanently disqualified. Conduct involving the abuse and/or misuse of prescription medication(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances.
Applicants will be permanently disqualified for unlawfully possessing, or using any controlled substance listed in the Texas controlled Substance Act (felony level drug examples: cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine etc.) any time after your 25th birthday. This includes the use of THC oil/vaping products.
If an applicant has used or possessed any felony level drug or any controlled substance listed in the Texas controlled Substance Act (ex: cocaine, heroin, LSD etc.) prior to their 25th birthday, they must wait 10 years from the last time used. For example, if you used cocaine when you were 20 years of age, you would need to wait until you were 30 years of age to apply.
Applicants will be disqualified for any history of inhaling any solvents, paints, or similar products past 17 years of age (once or twice as a juvenile will be accepted).
Applicants who have used illegal anabolic steroids after 1991 will be permanently disqualified.
2. APPLICANTS WILL BE TEMPORARILY DISQUALIFIED WHO HAVE VIOLATIONS EXCEEDING THREE (3) EVENTS (MOVING VIOLATIONS OR PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS) IN THE PRECEDING THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS OR A RECKLESS DRIVING CONVICTION IN THE PRECEDING SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
Lesser but more severe violations that tend to indicate driving habits that are not compatible with the operation of emergency vehicles and present potential liabilities to the City of Allen will be temporarily disqualified. Re-application will be permitted when the candidate can meet the above standards.
3. HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR RESIGNED IN LIEU OF DISMISSAL FROM ANY EMPLOYMENT FOR INEFFICIENCY, DELINQUENCY, OR MISCONDUCT. THIS WILL BE EVALUATED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. Disqualification under this provision will be considered permanent.
Tattoo Policy: To view the entire tattoo policy, please go to our website. Tattoos can be visible on the arms but must be approved prior to wearing short sleeves. If the tattoo is not approved, long sleeves will be required. The covering of tattoos, body art, and branding through the use of covers, band-aids, or bandages are not allowed. You may not have tattoos on your hands, neck, face or head.
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