Police Recruit

Salary: $91,106.10 AnnuallyLocation : Allen, TXJob Type: Full TimeDepartment: POLICEOpening Date: 03/23/2026Closing Date: 5/22/2026 5:00 PM Central DESCRIPTIONFULL SALARY RANGE: $3,504.08 BIWEEKLY The City of Allen is currently accepting applications for Police Officer - Recruit. This recruitment cycle is being conducted for an examination scheduled on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Applicants must review all eligibility requirements and ensure availability on the designated testing date. If you can not attend testing on June 20th, wait for the next opening.The City:With over 100,000 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 othersRespect - Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard workDeliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel - Creating an innovative and improving work environmentThe purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City. 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.0 of higher ORAt least 4 years of active-duty Military with honorable discharge ORCurrent Allen PD employee with at least 2 years civilian experience with 30 college credits and GPA of 2.0 or higher*College Credits must be officially recognized and approved by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education.Certification and Other Requirements Must possess a current and valid Driver's License and/or be able to obtain a Texas Driver's License before employment. Must be eligible for certification from TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement).Must be at least 21 years of age.Special RequirementsMust be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, CJIS and fingerprint check, and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements forstandards.Must be available for an exam date of Saturday, June 20, 2026. If you are unavailable for this testing date, please do not apply until our next recruitment cycle is posted. Upcoming testing dates can be found at Testing InformationOn the test day, you MUST bring proper identification (State or Federal Government ID/DL) with you. You may wear your gym clothes to the test. You will be required to submit the documents listed below on your test date.DO NOT sign up for a testing date until you have received your invitation and have all the documents. Make sure each copy is legible. ONCE THESE DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED, THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED.Copy of your Driver's LicenseCopy of your Vehicle Insurance - that lists you as an insured driverCopy of your Social Security CardOriginal certified copy of your Birth Certificate - contact the vital records office in the state you were born to obtain a copyCopy of Marriage Certificate(s)Copy of Divorce Decree(s) (if applicable)Copy of your High School Diploma or GEDCopy of your High School Transcripts - must arrive in a sealed envelopeSealed original certified copy of your College Transcript - must arrive in a sealed envelopeCopy of your College Diploma (if applicable)DD-214 Military Discharge Paperwork - must be member 4 copy/honorable discharge requiredOriginal certified copy of your Naturalization papers - must produce original, we'll make a copyCopy of your Peace Officer Certificate from your academy - certified applicants onlyCopy of your Peace Officer License - certified applicants onlyCopy of any Training/Educational Certificates for specialized training - certified applicants only SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THE ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - HIRING PROCESSOnce an application has been received, you will be emailed directions on completing the Personal History Statement and Preliminary Interview packet. You will have 14 days to submit the Personal History Statement and Preliminary Interview packet. Those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted to schedule the written exam and physical assessment. Each of the following steps must be successfully completed prior to your appointment as a Police Officer: 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 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 $15.00. The written exam covers mathematical reasoning, writing ability, situational judgment/human relations and reasoning/analyzing. You must score 70% or above to pass. 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 15:26300 Meter 62 secondsPush-Ups 26 no time limitSit-Ups 30 in 60 secondsYou must pass each element of the fitness test to move forward to the next phaseBackground InvestigationAn extensive check of criminal, driving, employment records, education, and credit references will be conducted as well as verification of character references.Interview BoardThe applicant will be interviewed in the areas of their general background, current and past employment, prior police experience, criminal history, traffic record and military service. The applicant is also given situational reasoning scenarios and evaluated on those responses. During this interview, the applicant is evaluated in the areas of professionalism, dependability, reaction to pressure and situational reasoning ability, along with interpersonal and oral communication.Polygraph Examination The department's polygraph examiner is licensed by the state and conducts the examinations within the state guidelines. The results of the examinations will be regularly reviewed to ensure that polygraph procedures are fair, impartial and that all applicants are given adequate opportunity to resolve areas of deception through every reasonable means. The ultimate decision to employ remains with the Chief of Police.Psychological Examination The applicant is assessed for their psychological suitability for law enforcement work. The applicant is evaluated for hypersensitivity, impulsiveness, and frustration tolerance, as well as attributes such as achievement, flexibility, sensitivity, maturity, intelligence, somatic concerns, mood, social adjustment, anxiety, emotional control, dominance, moral-ethical behavior, impression formation and attitudes. An applicant must receive a rating of 4.0 or above to pass the psychological examination.Physical Examination and Drug Screen A police officer is responsible for preservation of the public peace, the protection of life, liberty, and property, the prevention of crime, the arrest and prosecution of violators of State Law and City Ordinances. The work environment includes vehicle patrol and in some instances foot patrol. Therefore, applicants are evaluated for their ability to perform the specific job requirements, specifically: lifting, running, bending, and walking. Hearing and eyesight are also tested.Once an applicant has successfully passed each of the previous phases, they will then be scheduled for an interview with the Chief of Police or his designee.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICERApplicant must be at least 21 years of age; Applicant must be a citizen of the United States; Applicant must read, write, and fluently speak the English language; Applicant must meet one of the educational requirements;Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.0 or higher or4 years of active-duty Military experience with an honorable discharge orCurrent Allen PD employee with at least 2 years civilian experience with 30 college credits and GPA of 2.0 or higherHave been honorably discharged from any and all active duty military service or provide proof of acceptable military re-enlistment eligibility if prior service is uncharacterized; Must have current and valid motor vehicle operator's license; Not have been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for any offense of family violence;Not have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order; Not have ever been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor Not have been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years Not have any criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense; Not be currently on court-ordered community service or probation for any criminal offense; Not have excessive traffic tickets or accidents; Not have had a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement revoked or suspended;Be of good moral characterMust be able to work shift work, holidays and weekends Must have the ability to read and comprehend training materials, departmental policy, rules, regulations, laws and ordinances; Must have the ability to establish effective working relationship with other employees, law enforcement agencies and the public; Must have the ability to learn the use and care of firearms and specialized equipment; Must possess 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected or uncorrected in each eye, unless vision is corrected by the use of contact lenses which must be worn on duty and/or during all law enforcement related activities. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations. Must possess hearing that cannot exceed an average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a single reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a single reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz; and cannot exceed a single reading of 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz.Ineligibility and Disqualifiers List:The following conditions may result in an applicant being permanently disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire for a specific period of time. These standards are established in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and include, but are not limited to, the circumstances listed below.Ineligibility Criteria1. Non-U.S. CitizenshipApplicants who are not citizens of the United States are ineligible for hire. Eligibility may be reconsidered upon lawful acquisition of U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal and state laws.2. Class B Misdemeanor Convictions or Admissions Applicants who have been convicted of, or admitted to, conduct that constitutes a Class B misdemeanor under state law or its federal or UCMJ equivalent within the last ten (10) years will be temporarily disqualified. Offenses involving moral turpitude may result in permanent disqualification and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Note: A person is considered convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony if a court has entered a finding of guilt or the individual has entered a plea of guilty, regardless of whether:The sentence was probated or deferred,The case was later dismissed,The person was released from penalties or disabilities, orA pardon was granted (unless for proof of innocence).3. Felony or Class A Misdemeanor Convictions or Admissions Any conviction or admission to conduct constituting a Class A misdemeanor or a felony under state, federal, or UCMJ law results in permanent disqualification. Applicants with pending criminal charges for any offense are ineligible for employment consideration.4. DWI/DUI Convictions An applicant convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within ten (10) years preceding the application date, or during the hiring process, will be temporarily disqualified. Eligibility may be restored once ten years have passed from the date of conviction.5. Court-Ordered Community Supervision or Probation Applicants who have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for an offense above a Class B misdemeanor at any time, or for a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years, are temporarily disqualified. Eligibility resumes after the ten-year period has expired from the date of the court order.6. English Language Proficiency Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. Ineligibility remains in effect until this requirement is met.7. Inability to Perform Essential Job Functions Applicants who are unable to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, are ineligible until they meet the required functional standards of the role.8. Failure to Obtain a Texas Driver's License Applicants must be able to obtain a Texas driver's license within the timeframe specified by the Texas Transportation Code. Ineligibility remains until this requirement is satisfied.Disqualifying CriteriaThese conditions may result in either temporary or permanent disqualification. Final determinations will be made by the Chief of Police or an authorized designee.1. Illegal Drug Use and Substance Abuse Applicants who have admitted to using marijuana or any derivative within the last three (3) years are temporarily disqualified.Applicants who have abused legally obtained prescription medications or used prescription medications prescribed to another person may be either temporarily or permanently disqualified. These cases are reviewed individually, with consideration given to the circumstances and frequency of misuse.Applicants who have unlawfully used or possessed any felony-level controlled substance under the Texas Controlled Substances Act-including, but not limited to, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and THC oil/vape products-will be permanently disqualified. If the use occurred before the applicant's 25th birthday, a waiting period of ten (10) years from the last use is required. For example, an individual who used cocaine at age 20 would be eligible to apply at age 30.Applicants with a history of inhaling solvents, paints, or similar products after age 17 will be disqualified. Limited use as a juvenile (once or twice) may be considered acceptable.Applicants who have used illegal anabolic steroids after 1991 will be disqualified.2. Driving Record Applicants will be temporarily disqualified if they have more than three (3) moving violations or preventable accidents within the preceding thirty-six (36) months, or if they have a conviction for reckless driving within the preceding sixty (60) months.Additional disqualifying factors may include lesser but serious driving violations that demonstrate unsafe driving habits inconsistent with the operation of emergency vehicles and which present liability concerns. Reapplication may be considered once the applicant's driving history meets acceptable standards.3. Employment Dismissal or Misconduct Applicants who have been dismissed or have resigned in lieu of dismissal due to inefficiency, delinquency, or misconduct will be permanently disqualified. Each case is reviewed individually for final determination.Tattoo Policy:Tattoos may be visible on the arms, but each must be approved prior to wearing short sleeves while in uniform. Tattoos that are not approved must be covered with long sleeves; the use of bandages, covers, or wraps to conceal tattoos is not permitted. Tattoos are not allowed on the hands, neck, face, or head. To review the complete tattoo policy, please visit the department's official website.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You'll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses.All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including:?Plus, enjoy wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks!Find out more about our full benefits package at Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. Yes No 02 Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No 03 Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past? Yes No 04 Do you currently hold a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, or will you obtain it within 120 days of your application date? Yes No 05 Do you have at least 4 years of active-duty Military experience with an honorable discharge? Yes No 06 Are you a current Allen PD employee of at least 2 years with 30 college credits and a GPA of 2.0 or higher? Yes No 07 Are you at least twenty-one (21) years of age? Yes No 08 Do you have any criminal charges pending? Yes No 09 Do you currently have any outstanding warrants? Yes No 10 Have you been convicted, plead guilty or received deferred adjudication for more than three moving violations in the preceding 36 months or a reckless driving conviction in the preceding 60 months? Yes No 11 Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty (nolo contendere), or been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony in this state, other state or while serving in the military? Yes No 12 During the last ten (10) years, have you been convicted of, plead guilty (nolo contendere) to, been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, another state, or while serving in the military? Yes No 13 Have you ever been convicted of or received deferred adjudication of an offense of family violence? Yes No 14 Have you ever been convicted or received deferred adjudication in the past 10 years of the offense Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and/or Driving Under the Influence (DUI)? Yes No 15 Have you had a military court-martial that resulted in a dishonorable, bad conduct discharge, or any other less than honorable? Yes No 16 Have you used Marijuana, or any derivative, within 3 years of the date of this application? Yes No 17 Have you ever sold any type of illegal narcotic or drug? Yes No 18 Have you used or possessed any felony level drug (example: Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, etc.), or any controlled substance listed in the prior to your 25th birthday? This includes the use of THC oils/vaping. Yes No 19 I acknowledge that if I answered "Yes" to the question above, I must wait 10 years from the last time I used a felony level drug to be eligible for this position. For example, if you used cocaine when you were 20 years of age, you would need to wait until you were 30 years of age to apply. Yes No Not applicable 20 Have you used or possessed any felony level drug (example: Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, etc.), or any controlled substance listed in the after your 25th birthday? This includes the use of THC oils/vaping. Yes No 21 Have you used illegal anabolic steroids after 1991? Yes No 22 Do you have any history of inhaling any solvents, paints, or similar products over 17 years of age? Yes No 23 Do you have any tattoos, permanent body art or brands on your hands, neck, and/or face? Please review the Allen Police Departments policy on standards to determine eligibility. Yes No 24 Do you have any body modifications to include split or forked tongue, stretched holes in ears, or foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern? Yes No 25 Do you have a current and valid Driver's License? Yes No 26 I acknowledge that I will be required to pass the CJIS and fingerprint check and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for standards. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02