Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a current and valid Driver's License and/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) and meet the requirements for the Out of State Peace Officer process.

Qualifications

• Pathway A: Minimum of 30 hours of College Credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum of two (2) years of continuous, full-time law enforcement service responding to calls for service, and having arrest powers. Must have been assigned to patrol duties with successful completion of a Field Training Program.
• Pathway B: Minimum of three (3) years of continuous, full-time law enforcement service responding to calls for service and having arrest powers. Must have been assigned to patrol duties with successful completion of a Field Training Program.

Supplemental Information

• Once an application has been received, if you meet the minimum qualifications you will be emailed directions on completing the Personal History Statement. 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.
• 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.
• The entrance examination is a four-part examination, which consists of reading comprehension, basic arithmetic, spelling/grammar and writing skills. A score of 70 or higher in each section must be achieved in order to pass the examination and proceed in the process.
• 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. A 1.5 mile run within 15:26300 meter run within 62 seconds
2. 26 push-ups with no time limit
3. 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

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must be a citizen of the United States;
• Must have at least 30 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and two (2) years of continuous service as a full-time law enforcement officer OR a High School diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of of continuous service as a full-time law enforcement officer.
• 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 35 decibels at 500 Hertz.