police_banner

Police (Laterals Only) Civil Service Exam Registration - November 20, 2024 Test Date

Temple, TX, USA Req #799
Friday, October 4, 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.
The City of Temple Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill position(s) in the Temple Police Department.
 
Important Note:  This exam is being conducted for those eligible under the lateral entry program only.
 
Exam Date:    Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Exam Time:    9:00 A.M.  
Location:       Temple Police Department
                        209 E. Avenue A. 
                       Temple, TX 76501
 

* ONLINE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED by 5 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  If you have a DD214, please upload it when completing your online registration.*

* RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT  MUST BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO A CIVIL EMERGENCY WITHIN A FORTY-FIVE (45) MINUTE TRAVEL RESPONSE TIME.*

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. 

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a United States citizen
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time the applicant presents themselves to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for the    state licensing exam but be no more than (56) years of age on the date they apply for employment with the Department.
• 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 read, write, and fluently speak the English language;
• Meets all the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for licensing Police Officers. 

**An applicant younger than 21 years of age may apply if the applicant is at least 18 years of age and meets the educational qualifications as set forth in section 23(viii) of the rules and regulations of the temple fire fighter’s and police officer’s civil service commission; OR will turn 21 years of age by academy graduation date, successfully completes all phases of the selection process, and obtains the approval of the chief of police.  
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

An eligibility list is established as a result of this open competitive examination.

Applicants that possess an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the armed forces of the United States, served in the armed forces for not less than one year on active duty, and score a passing grade on the entrance exam, will receive an additional five (5) points to their grade.  A copy of the applicants DD214, certifications and/or licenses must be turned in with the registration form or no later than 5:00PM on the next business day following the test.

Any person requesting an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act in taking the entrance exam must request the accommodation in writing and present the documentation to the Director of Civil Services at least three weeks prior to the closing date of registration.
 
Detailed information on becoming a Police Officer is available here:  Join Temple PD

 

Other details

  • Job Family Civil Service - Police
  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Temple, TX, USA