POLICE OFFICER (TCOLE CERTIFIED)

Why work for the City of Anna?

The City of Anna is seeking qualified candidates interested in a future career with the Anna Police Department. We are accepting applications for Sworn and Non-Sworn applicants to build a pool of qualified candidates for upcoming opportunities. Pay commensurate with experience. Lateral Entry is offered to out-of-state officers and in-state TCOLE certified officers.

For more information,

email our team.

If you're passionate about law enforcement and ready to serve a growing, supportive community, we encourage you to apply and take the first step toward becoming part of the Anna Police Department.

A strong emphasis is placed on building positive relationships with Anna neighbors and promoting a sense of trust and partnership within the community.

In-State TCOLE Certified Officers

laterals shall enter the pay scale based on their years of fulltime Police Officer experience. Time spent in an academy, correctional service, or time as a military police officer, will not qualify as time in service for our lateral entry program.

Applicants with three (3) or more years of fulltime paid experience may qualify to start at STEP-2.

Applicants with five (5) or more years of fulltime paid experience may qualify to start at STEP-3.

Applicants wishing to be considered for lateral entry may be asked to provide copies of their performance evaluations for their last three (3) years of fulltime experience.

Out-of-State Police Officers

lateral

must meet all TCOLE requirements.

Check the TCOLE site

to make sure you meet their requirements. DO NOT start the process with TCOLE or apply with us until you are sure you're ready to move to Texas. Candidate must complete all required coursework and pass TCOLE exam within90 days

• subject to course availability.

Applicants with three (3) or more years of fulltime paid experience may qualify to start at STEP-2.

Applicants with five (5) or more years of fulltime paid experience may qualify to start at STEP-3.

Applicants wishing to be considered for lateral entry may be asked to provide copies of their performance evaluations for their last three (3) years of fulltime experience.

Click here for the Out-of-State Officers Eligibility TCOLE Requirements.

Consideration of lateral entry will be granted on a case-by-case basis following a review of the candidate's application, Personal History Statement and supplied performance evaluations for the fulltime service experience. Passing all stages of the hiring process is mandatory. A determination to grant or deny lateral entry will be determined prior to a conditional job offer.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must pass a drug screen, criminal background check, MVR check and any other verification required by the Anna Police Department.

Disqualifiers

License or Certification

possess a valid

TCOLE license

The Anna Police Department follows a hiring process designed to identify individuals who are committed to integrity, service, and community partnership. Candidates can expect multiple steps including application review, interviews, testing, background investigation, and pre-employment evaluations. To learn more, visit

Anna Police Department Hiring Process

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