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Location: United States
Work type: Onsite

Location: 1400 S. Botham Jean Blvd

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Job Summary

This is a temporary trainee classification used to qualify and train candidates’ under-filling permanent Police Officer positions. Participates in a Qualifying Training Program to learn, through formal classroom instruction, the basic police procedures, techniques, and laws required to perform the duties of a Dallas Police Officer.

Job Description

This is a temporary trainee classification used to qualify and train candidates’ under-filling permanent Police Officer positions. Participates in a Qualifying Training Program to learn, through formal classroom instruction, the basic police procedures, techniques, and laws required to perform the duties of a Dallas Police Officer.

*PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT ATTACHING YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT OR MILITARY DOCUMENTS IF NECESSARY**

Your application is INCOMPLETE until you have attached a legible copy of one of the above qualifying documents.

Examples of Qualifying Documents

College Transcripts/Unofficial Transcript (including required number of hours and overall GPA of 2.0 - Diplomas are not considered a qualified document) (DO NOT attach your degree certificate)

Military DD214 [member page 4] (if separated) and/or Statement of Service (if currently active). This must be provided for any federal military service.

Statement of Service must include

Dates of service

Anticipated separation date (must be no more than seven (7) months following application date)

Anticipated discharge status

Active TCOLE Peace Officer License

Out of State Law Enforcement License

Do Not Attach

Resumes

Cover Letters

Essential Functions

1. Attends a 32-week Basic Training Course at the Dallas Police Academy, which will provide classroom and field instruction in basic police procedures, techniques, and laws.

2. After passing the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination, will receive additional training in Dallas Police Department specific courses including Dallas City Code (city ordinances), and other real life police situations and functions.

3. Performs other related duties, including special projects, as requested or required.

4. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for trainee police officer must

(1) be at least 19.5 years of age and not have reached 45 years of age on the date the civil service written examination is given; (2) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas; (3) for any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; and

(4) meet one of the following qualifications

(A) a minimum of 45 semester hours college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university;

(B) a minimum of 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 four months prior to the date of application;

(C) an active, valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer license; or

(D) a minimum of 36 months active service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an honorable discharge or an uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military. Applicants whose military service is no more than 10 calendar days less than 36 months are acceptable; more than 10 days less than the full 36 months requires approval from the Assistant Chief of Police over the Personnel and Support Division; or

(E) be at least 2l years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma or general education development (GED) and 36 months of full-time, consecutive employment experience.

Additional Department Requirements

No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions

No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years

Must have valid driver's license with good driving record.

Must possess the physical/medical health to adequately perform the duties of a Police Officer

EXAM DESCRIPTION: Exam covers map reading, reading comprehension, prioritization, probability, vocabulary and word use, mathematics, sentence clarity, and character comparison.

TIME LIMIT: Three (3) hours

Practice Test: https://neogov.testgenius.com/application/user-registration.html?dallas-DPD%20Police%20Officer%20Trainee%20Practice%20Exam

Supplemental Information

Dallas Police Department Process

PHASE I

Once candidates pass the Civil Service process, they will be contacted and referred to the Dallas Police Department Recruiting Unit to continue the process (Physical readiness test, Document completion/verification, Polygraph, Applicant Interview Board)

In-Person Testing

Once you have been notified that you have passed the Civil Service process, you will be scheduled for in-person testing. In-person testing consists of the following steps:

Physical Readiness Test

Document completion/verification

Polygraph

Applicant Interview Board

Applicants must bring appropriate athletic training clothes (no tank tops), running shoes, small towel, snacks, and drinking water in a small bag to testing.

Before traveling to Dallas, ensure you can pass the physical readiness test. We expect 100% effort! The test is given in the order shown below.