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TCOLE Certified Police Officer/Lateral Transfer Application - Basic Requirements & Hiring Process

At the San Angelo Police Department, integrity and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and use strong accountability measures to ensure our officers consistently uphold the trust of the community we serve. Our team serves with honor while building a rewarding and respected career in law enforcement.

Minimum Requirements

Age

• Minimum: 21 years old (exceptions may apply under state and federal law-contact Human Resources at (325) 657-4221 for details).
• Maximum: 56 years old to apply as a certified officer or lateral transfer.

Citizenship & Military Service

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants with prior military service must not have received a dishonorable discharge.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and write the English language intelligibly.

Character & Background

• Must be of good moral character and temperate habits.
• Disqualifications include:
  • Any conviction or court-ordered community supervision/probation involving family violence or a criminal offense above a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Any Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years.
  • Any conviction or offense involving family violence.
  • Any legal prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or possessing firearms/ammunition.

Physical Condition

• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job without conditions that would adversely affect performance.

Physical Agility Exam

• Candidates will be tested on job-specific tasks, including:
  • 150 lb. rescue drag (60 ft.)
  • Step-up pursuit simulation
  • Subduing a 120 lb. dummy (control, lifting, rolling, and pivot maneuvers)
  • Strength exercises with dumbbells
  • Turkish Get-Up with a 10 lb. weight
• Tests are designed to evaluate strength, endurance, and coordination.

Eyesight

• Correctable to 20/30 in each eye binocularly.
• Maximum uncorrected visual acuity: 20/200.
• Must pass the Ishihara color-blind test.

Hearing

• Must meet normal hearing thresholds in each ear, as defined by ANSI standards.

Blood Pressure

• Must be within normal range.

Application Process

1. Submit online application.
2. Deliver the below original documents to be copied to Human Resources (72 W. College Ave., Suite 201, San Angelo, TX 76903):
   • Driver License
   • Social Security card
   • Birth certificate
   • High School diploma or GED
   • High School transcript or GED transcript
   • College degree(s)/certificate(s)
   • College transcript(s)
   • DD214 Member-4 Copy (if prior military service)
   • Letter of good standing from commanding officer (if currently in reserves)
3. Physical agility exam.
4. Civil Service exam
5. Background investigation with polygraph and Personal History Statement.
6. Oral board interview.
7. Interview with the Chief of Police.
8. Medical exam.
9. Physical exam.
10. Psychological evaluation.

Applicants who do not pass any step must reapply if otherwise eligible.

The Police Department of the City of San Angelo operates under the State's Civil Service Statutes for Municipal Government (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143). Each applicant must meet specific eligibility requirements to be considered for appointment as a Police Officer.

The City of San Angelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the City does not discriminate in its hiring, training, or promotion practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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