The employee makes a written request for alternate examining on or prior to the announced eligible date. Section 6. In any promotional examination the candidates shall be examined, either in writing or by a practical test or both, in such matters as will fairly test knowledge of the actual duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position to be filled and their fitness and qualifications to discharge such duties and meet such requirements.
Section 7. Where a physical test is not included in the schedule of promotional examination such tests may be added as a subject and weight thereof may be fixed by the Civil Service Board, prior to the promotional examination. Section 8. When the Civil Service Board, because no appropriate eligible registers exist at the time of a vacancy or one cannot be established within a reasonable time, has approved the underfilling of a vacancy by the selection of an employee from among the highest available eligibles in a lower career series classification as determined by a competitive special examination, and when the selected employee, by records of performance in the underfilled position, has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Civil Service Board the ability to perform satisfactorily the duties of the underfilled position for a period of no less than six months, the employee will be permitted to take a non-competitive qualifying examination for the higher classification provided all other minimum requirements for that classification are met.
If an employee fails to make a passing score on a non-competitive examination he or she may, upon the recommendation of the department head and approval of the Civil Service Board, remain in the position for further training for a period not to exceed ninety days and take another non-competitive examination.
If the employee fails to qualify on the second non-competitive examination, eligibility to underfill the position shall terminate. An employee in a position upgraded by re-evaluation to a higher classification who meets the minimum requirements established for the higher classification, and who, by records of performance in the position, has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Civil Service Board the ability to perform satisfactorily the duties of the position for a period of no less than six months may be considered qualified for the higher classification and may be promoted to the higher classification without further examination.
Except in instances of the creation of a new rank, this section does not apply to any employee in a position reclassified to a higher existing rank in the uniformed police and fire classified service. When restriction of funds, department reorganization or other extraordinary conditions influencing the effective operation of a department warrant promotion procedures other than those herein contained, the Board may approve specially designed strategies to address such needs.
Such strategies should seek to maximize competition but may limit eligible applicant groups to address specific conditions. Typically the Board will approve special strategies on a time limited basis with periodic review toward the reversion to standard procedures when conditions warrant. Civil Service. Section 4. Police Department. Minimum Requirements for Promotion. Fire Department. An employee who cannot attend a promotional examination because of injuries suffered in the performance of his job or because of a work training assignment or temporary military service away from the City will be permitted to take a comparable examination at an alternate location provided: 1.
The employee provides proof of eligibility and proof of inability to attend the examination. Applicants must go through an extensive screening process that includes personal interviews; polygraph, medical, and psychological evaluations; and a background check. Recruits who successfully complete the selection process are invited to complete training at the police academy. The Dallas Police Basic Training Academy program is 36 weeks in length and includes academic instruction in police tactics and law as well as physical instruction.
Recruits are strongly advised to arrive at the academy in peak physical condition. Recruits who graduate from the academy are assigned to a patrol unit, where they will complete an additional 24 weeks of field training. Officers also receive medical and life insurance benefits as well as sick time and vacation leave. Officers contribute 8. Officers are eligible to receive their pensions at the age of 55 after accruing 10 or more years of service.
Prospective Dallas police officers must have a high school diploma or GED plus at least 45 college credit hours from a regionally accredited school. Candidates who are applying before their 21st birthday must have 60 semester hours of college credit. Those with prior law enforcement or military experience may qualify for a waiver of the college credit requirement. References: 1. Our ranking explores the top U. Interested in pursuing a juris doctor? Explore our list of JD degrees to find excellent ABA-approved and accredited programs at top law schools.
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