Police Officer ExamGovernment Jobs • Mckinney, TX, US

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Police Officer Exam

Government Jobs • Mckinney, TX, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Police Officer

The McKinney Police Department will be conducting testing on a continuous basis until all positions are filled. Once you have applied, you will be contacted by a recruiter with available testing dates. We are excited to offer a variety of dates more frequently to allow you more options to test.

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

The Police Officer position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. This includes providing public protection services on a routine basis; arbitrating disputes; protecting and recovering property; and patrolling the City of McKinney to prevent, detect and investigate criminal violations of federal, state and local laws. Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.

High school diploma or GED AND one of the following three requirements :

Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall grade point average (GPA);
Two (2) years of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or
Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement service in the United States as a Police Officer, Jailer, Dispatcher or Corrections Officer.

Applicants must also meet the following criteria :

Possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) OR have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Able to obtain a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license.

Be a U.S. Citizen at time of application.

Be 21 years of age at the time of application

Be able to work various shifts including nights, holidays and weekends.

Pass a physical examination and drug screen.

Meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). For a complete list of the state's licensing requirements please visit TCOLE at www.tcole.texas.gov

Disqualifiers :

A class B conviction within the last 10 years

A family violence conviction

An incomplete or falsified Personal History Statement

An incomplete or falsified application

Conviction of any offense above a class B misdemeanor

Currently on probation or under indictment for any criminal offense

Discharge from the military under less than honorable conditions including :

Bad conduct

Dishonorable

Other than honorable condition

Any other characterization of service indicating bad character

Drug Use :

Admission of illegal use within three years prior to the date of entrance exam. Marijuana use will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Any illegal use of PCP or LSD regardless of time.

Any illegal use of a felony grade substance as defined in the Texas Penal Code or Health & Safety Code, within ten years prior to the date of the entrance exam.

Extensive use of any illegal drug will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered are number of times, length of usage and lifestyle improvements.

Driving Record that indicates the following :

Driver's License is currently suspended or revoked

Any serious violation such as reckless driving, endangering lives of others, racing, failing to stop and render aid, or negligent vehicular manslaughter within the past three years.

Excessive standard moving violations such as speeding, reckless driving, disregarding a traffic control signal, failure to signal, failure to keep right, following too close, etc.

Tattoos or body art displaying the following are prohibited :

racism;

sexism or sexually suggestive or explicit;

obscenity or profane;

gang or drug related;

undermining City or department values;

political in nature.

Note : Any tattoos visible while wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt may be acceptable after approval by the Police Chief.

Prohibited areas : Tattoos on the following body areas are prohibited :

neck

head

face

ears

hands and fingers

Note : Tattoos on the fingers, such as a wedding band, may be acceptable after approval by the Police Chief. Also prohibited :

Gauges (large holes in the ears);

body art, intentional scarring, branding or body mutilation.

Pierced, split or forked tongue;

Any foreign objects inserted under the skin on hands, neck, face and head; and / or

Dental ornamentation (gold, platinum, silver or other veneer caps for the purpose of ornamentation) teeth, whether natural, capped or veneered shall not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc.

Written Exam : The entry exam is based on reading, math, writing ability, human relations, and reasoning & analyzing. The written test contains 100 questions and has a time limit of 2 hour and 30 minutes. A minimum score of 70 is needed to pass. Study Guides : Information on how to obtain a study guide will be distributed to applicants that submit an employment application. Physical Ability Test : The physical fitness examination will be administered on the same day for applicants who successfully complete the written examination. It is recommended that you bring water on the day of the exam and properly hydrate prior to the exam.

The McKinney Police Department utilizes the Concept 2 Rower test for the physical fitness portion of our hiring process. To successfully pass the Concept 2 Rower test, an applicant is required to complete the 2,000 meter row and achieve a minimum score of 60%, with the damper set to "5".

Following the Exam : After a background investigator reviews the applicant's personal history, the applicant will go through the following steps below. The order is determined by needs and schedules. Applicants will only move to the next step after successful completion of the previous step.

Preliminary interview

Thorough background investigation

Oral review board

Interview with the Chief

Conditional job offer

Polygraph

Psychological examination

Medical examination

The hiring process for candidates that complete all portions of the pre-employment screenings may take 3-6 months. Police Officer Step Plan : Non-TCOLE-Certified Applicants If you do not have a Texas Peace Officer Certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), you will start out as a police recruit. After you graduate from a law enforcement academy and obtain your Texas Peace Officer Certification, you will be at Step 1 of the Police Officer pay scale and progress through the steps on an annual basis.

TCOLE-Certified & Experienced Police Officers If you already have a Texas Peace Officer certification through TCOLE or service in another state, your training and experience will be reviewed by the Chief to determine eligibility for a lateral position. If approved, laterals will enter the pay scale based on their years of full-time peace officer experience. If you are an out of state certified officer, each candidate will be evaluated on a case-by

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