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Step 1 - Police Exam Registration for April 27, 2024 Entrance Exam

Temple, TX, USA Req #660
Monday, February 5, 2024

 

As a proud member of the Temple Police Department, you have an opportunity to protect and serve a community made up of diverse, hardworking, creative, and passionate people.
STEP 1 - POLICE EXAM REGISTRATION

***DEADLINE - Step 1- Exam Registration must submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday, April 22, 2024***
 
***DO NOT UPLOAD DOCUMENTS OR PHS UNDER THIS STEP! PHS and Document upload are to be completed under Step 2*** 

Civil Service Exam Date, Time and Location
Date:            Saturday, April 27, 2024
Exam Time: 9:00 A.M.  
Location:     Temple Police Department
                     209 E Avenue A
                     Temple, TX 76501 


WHO CAN TAKE THE EXAMINATION:

A United States citizen; at least 21 years of age at the time the applicant presents himself / herself to TCOLE for the state licensing exam and be no more than (56) years of age on the date they apply for employment with the Department.  Re-hires must be no more than fifty-six (56) years of age on the day they apply to be rehired. (see additional information below).

• An applicant, twenty (20) years of age, may be considered for a vacant position if the applicant meets the following criteria:
• Will turn twenty-one (21) years of age by academy graduation date; and
• Successfully completes all phases of the selection process; and
• Approval of the Chief of Police; and • Never been convicted of a felony offense; and
• Be of good moral character and reputation; and
• Education Requirement: a high school diploma; or a high school equivalency certificate; or an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after a minimum of 24 months of active duty; • Valid driver’s license issued by the state of Texas; and
• An honorable discharge (if a veteran) from the armed service of the United States;
• Proficiently reads, writes, and fluently speak the English language;
• Meets all the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for licensing Police Officers. 

BASE SALARY:   $33.8943/hourly -  Effective 9/29/2023, uniforms furnished – (Non-Certified Officers and TCOLE Certified Officers with LESS than one-year prior service as a police officer)

HIRING INCENTIVE
No Law Enforcement Experience - $5,500
3+ Years Law Enforcement experience - $7,500
In-State TCOLE Certified Officer - $15,000
 
RELOCATION INCENTIVE
In-State $3,000 
Out-of-State $5,000 
 
 

Applicants certified by the State of Texas as a police officer with MORE than THREE (3) YEARS of continuous service will be evaluated as outlined in the Meet & Confer Agreement between the City of Temple, TX and the Temple Police Association and placed in the appropriate pay scale. 


Upon completion of the required probationary period, police officers receive pre-set step increases based on years of service with the Temple Police Department through YEAR SEVEN (7);one year below highest step per Meet & Confer Agreement. 

 

Other details

  • Job Family Civil Service - Police
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate $33.89
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