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Police Officer
Pasadena, Texas

STARTING SALARY
$43,231

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
6-25-08

JOB DESCRIPTION
Basic Academy Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizen
You must be at least 21years of age and less than 45 years of age.
At the time of application you must have a High School Diploma; Or a G.E.D with 12 college hours at an accredited college/university with at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
You must have a valid driver’s license.
Visual acuity must not exceed 20 / 100 in either eye, correctable to 20 / 20 with lenses. You must have normal color vision and depth perception consistent with the occupational demands of law enforcement. You will be required to submit to an eye examination by a doctor of ophthalmology or optometry.
Applicants must meet all legal requirements for licensing and certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).
You must be of good moral character and have a stable credit history, family background and employment history.
Any person serving within the U.S. Military is required to have an "Honorable Discharge" as shown on their Form #dd-214.

Modified Academy

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, at the time of application you must have written proof that you have passed the T.C.L.E.O.S.E. licensing exam. Any licensed peace officer from another state must challenge and pass the T.C.L.E.O.S.E. test prior to taking the Civil Service Test.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- 21 and not yet 45
- possess a high school diploma

SELECTION PROCESS
- written entrance exam
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test

HOW TO APPLY
You must register at the Pasadena Police Academy for the Civil Service test prior to July 25, 2008.

Civil Service Test
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:00a.m.

Location
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont, Pasadena TX.

OTHER INFORMATION
Pasadena Police Academy
4801 Spencer
Pasadena Tx. 77505


(281)998-8240
Fax (281)-998-8755
Please visit our web site for more details www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/police/main.htm


CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Brown
Pasadena P.D.
4801 Spencer
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-998-8240

Email: sbrown@ci.pasadena.tx.us
Web Site: www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/police/main.htm