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By-Name-List Coordinator, Council for the Homeless

Vancouver Housing Authority · Vancouver, WA · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

This is a temporary trainee classification used to qualify and train candidates for permanent Police Officer positions. Participants attend a 32-week Basic Training Course at the Dallas Police Academy, receiving classroom and field instruction in basic police procedures, techniques, and laws.

Responsibilities

  • Attends a 32-week Basic Training Course at the Dallas Police Academy.
  • Passes the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination.
  • Receives additional training in Dallas Police Department specific courses including Dallas City Code (city ordinances), and other real-life police situations and functions.
  • Performs other related duties, including special projects, as requested or required.

Requirements

  • Have at least forty-five (45) semester hours of college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an Honorable Discharge.
  • Thirty-six (36) months of full-time certified law enforcement experience (from date of receipt of license) with a city, county or state law enforcement agency and be currently employed or separated from the agency for no more than 4 months prior to the date of application.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Be at least 19 1/2 years of age and not have reached 45 years of age on the date the Civil Service written examination is given.
  • No felony or Class A Misdemeanor convictions.
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
  • Physical/medical health to adequately perform the duties of a Police Officer.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include having at least forty-five (45) semester hours of college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university. Alternatively, a minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an Honorable Discharge, thirty-six (36) months of full-time certified law enforcement experience, and being a United States citizen. Applicants must also meet the age requirement and have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Skills

Aptitude for learning police work, general ability to learn principles of police science, local procedures, criminal and traffic laws, and city ordinances. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with citizens. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public. Must have maturity, emotional stability, and courage to perform wide variety of potentially hazardous police duties under stress. Physical strength and ability to defend self and to exercise sufficient physical force required to make arrests.

Benefits

Pending information: Charges must be disposed of prior to examination or certification for employment. Convictions must be disclosed if any.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Supplemental Information

To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas, click here. To view additional Dallas Police Department requirements, click here.

Application Process

  • All applicants must apply on-line prior to the weekday or weekend testing process.
  • Weekday Testing Process: Official college transcript (if using education credits to qualify) and DD214 (for ALL applicants with United States Armed Forces service) must be submitted to Civil Service at 1500 Marilla Street, Room 1C-South, Dallas, TX 75201 for validation.
  • You will be subsequently contacted by Civil Service to schedule your exam.
  • Weekend Testing Process: Official college transcript (if using education credits to qualify) and DD214 (for ALL applicants with United States Armed Forces service) must be submitted upon arrival to the Weekend Testing Process.
  • Contact Dallas Police Recruiting Office to register (1-800-527-2948).

Special Requirements

  • Must pass the Police Department Physical Examination.
  • Must pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Basic Police Officer Licensing Examination.

Required Questions

  • Are you a United States citizen?
  • What is your birth date (mm/dd/yyyy)?
  • Are you at least 19 1/2 years old as of the date of this application?
  • Are you at least 21 years old as of the date of this application?
  • PENDING INFORMATION: Charges must be disposed of prior to examination or certification for employment.
  • CONVICTION INFORMATION: Convictions must be disclosed if any.
  • Which testing process do you plan to attend?
  • If you selected "Weekend Testing Process" in the question above, have you already contacted the Dallas Police Recruiting Office to register?

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