Entry Level Police Officer

EULESS, TX POLICE DEPARTMENT

THE EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY LEVEL)

Once your application is received, we will schedule a test date with you

A career in the Euless Police Department can be both exciting and rewarding. We are looking for individuals that are ready for the challenge and are committed to serve with honor. The Euless Police Department is always accepting applications from those interested in becoming a part of the EPD team, both sworn and civilian positions. We are dedicated to hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to keep Euless a great place to live, work and play.

If you want a rewarding career and you desire to make a difference in a great community the Euless Police Department would like you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Citizenship : The City of Euless requires that you must be a United States Citizen.
• Age : Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of licensing.
• Character : Good moral character, stable employment history, valid driver's license.
• Physical Requirements : General good health and normal hearing. Vision correctable to 20 / 20 and free of color blindness.
• Education : Must have a high school diploma or GED. Euless requires 30 college hours ( Temporarily Suspended-No college hours required ). The college requirement may be waived for the following : 1) 2 years of police experience with the same department immediately prior to completing application, or 2) military service with an honorable discharge.
• Test : Must successfully pass the police testing process. If the previous minimum requirements are not met, the applicant will not be allowed to participate in the testing process.

Automatic Disqualifiers

These items will be cause for removal from the Euless Police Hiring process :

Police Officer Recruitment Testing Process

Anyone interested in working for the Euless Police Department must meet minimum requirements that include passing the testing process. In addition to the successful completion of a written test and a physical assessment, applicants will be required to complete a Personal History Statement prior to the exam date.

Applicants receiving a passing score on the completed test may proceed to the next step in the hiring process.

Applicants may be contacted after the test for the following : preliminary interview, background check, oral interview, polygraph examination, psychological exam, complete medical exam and / or drug screening.

Written Test

Generally, the written exam will be conducted before the physical assessment :

The applicants will be advised of the instruction concerning the exam

The written exam will be administered

Upon completion of the written exam the applicant will be notified of their score

Upon successful completion of the written exam, applicant will proceed to the physical portion of the test

Physical Assessment

Generally, the Physical Assessment will occur after the written test. Applicants will :

Receive instructions on how to complete the Physical Assessment

Are encouraged to wear appropriate athletic attire

The physical assessment is scored on a PASS / FAIL basis

Failure of any portion of the Physical Assessment will be cause for rejection of the whole test.

Physical Assessment Standards

Candidates must complete a 2000 meter row within the maximum target time as calculated on the rowing matrix. The test is designed to determine your overall fitness level specifically for the position of Police Officer. The test parameters are set based on gender, age and weight of the applicant.

Use the Rowing Matrix Spreadsheet for the rowing matrix calculator. Candidates should enter their gender, age, and weight for their target time to be calculated.

The City of Euless uses the Concept2 Rower for the physical assessment. The damper setting on the rower will be set at 5 at the time of the physical assessment. Many local gyms, recreation centers, and fitness facilities use the Concept2 Rower and it is highly recommended applicants take the opportunity to prepare for the physical assessment.

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