Police Officer - (Out of State Lateral) - City of Allen, TX
Allen, TX
About the Job
FULL SALARY RANGE: $3,371.03 - $3,810.21 Biweekly
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 following values:
- 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 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.
- Obtain verification from TCOLE to start the process.
You must meet all the following requirements:
- Have completed at least 45 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Have at least 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. (Military, School District, and Hospital police do not qualify).
- 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.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Police Station - Administration, 205 West McDermott Dr., Allen, Texas
Agency: POLICE
Source : City of Allen, TX