Police Officer (In-State Lateral)

FULL SALARY RANGE: $3,691.40 - $4,346.16 BIWEEKLY The Allen Police Department i s currently accepting applications for the position of TCOLE certified Lateral Police Officer. Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are invited to submit an online employment application. The City: With over 113,000 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 city's property and citizens. 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 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. 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. Education and Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Pathway A- College Credit: 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- Highschool Diploma/GED: 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. *Credits that have been officially recognized and approved by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education will be accepted. Certification and Other Requirements Must possess a current and valid Texas Driver's License. Must possess a valid TCOLE license. Must be at least 21 years of age. THE ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - HIRING PROCESS Once an application has been received, you will be emailed directions on completing the Personal History Statement if you meet the minimum qualifications. 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. 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 70 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 $20.00. The written exam covers mathematical reasoning, writing ability, situational judgment/human relations and reasoning/analyzing. You must score 70% 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 r