The McKinney Police Department will conduct testing on September 29 and October 1. After your application is approved, you will be able to select the date that is most convenient for you. Employment is expected to begin in January or February. Before applying, please ensure that you are able to attend one of the testing dates and will be available to begin employment during the expected start period
This posting will remain open until the maximum allotted number of candidate for each test date has been reached.
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Police Officer position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. This includes providing public protection services on a routine basis; arbitrating disputes; protecting and recovering property; and patrolling the City of McKinney to prevent, detect and investigate criminal violations of federal, state and local laws.
Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.
High school diploma or GED AND one of the following three requirements:
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Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall grade point average (GPA);
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Two (2) years of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or
Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement service in the United States as a Police Officer, Jailer, Dispatcher or Corrections Officer.
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Applicants must also meet the following criteria:-
Possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) OR have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
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Able to obtain a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license.
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Be a U.S. Citizen at time of application.
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Be 21 years of age at the time of application
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Be able to work various shifts including nights, holidays and weekends.
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Pass a physical examination and drug screen.
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Physical exam includes a vision and hearing test. Applicants must pass the hearing test and vision must be correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision.
Meet all legal requirements for future licensing and certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). For a complete list of the state's licensing requirements please visit TCOLE at www.tcole.texas.gov
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Disqualifiers-
A class B conviction within the last 10 years
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A family violence conviction
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An incomplete or falsified Personal History Statement
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An incomplete or falsified application
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Conviction of any offense above a class B misdemeanor
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Currently on probation or under indictment for any criminal offense
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Discharge from the military under less than honorable conditions including:
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Any other characterization of service indicating bad character
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Bad conduct
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Dishonorable
Other than honorable condition
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Drug Use
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Admission of illegal use within three years prior to the date of entrance exam. Marijuana use will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Any illegal use of PCP or LSD regardless of time.
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Any illegal use of a felony grade substance as defined in the Texas Penal Code or Health & Safety Code, within ten years prior to the date of the entrance exam.
Extensive use of any illegal drug will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered are number of times, length of usage and lifestyle improvements.
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Driving Record
A driving record that indicates the following:
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Driver's License is currently suspended or revoked
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Any serious violation such as reckless driving, endangering lives of others, racing, failing to stop and render aid, or negligent vehicular manslaughter within the past three years.
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Excessive standard moving violations such as speeding, reckless driving, disregarding a traffic control signal, failure to signal, failure to keep right, following too close, etc.
Tattoos or body art displaying the following are prohibited:
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racism;
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sexism or sexually suggestive or explicit;
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obscenity or profane;
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gang or drug related;
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undermining City or department values;
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political in nature.
Note: Any tattoos visible while wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt may be acceptable after approval by the Police Chief.
Prohibited areas:
Tattoos on the following body areas are prohibited:
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neck
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head
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face
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ears
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hands and fingers*
- Note: Tattoos on the fingers, such as a wedding band, may be acceptable after approval by the Police Chief.
Also prohibited:-
Gauges (large holes in the ears);
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body art, intentional scarring, branding or body mutilation.
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Pierced, split or forked tongue;
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Any foreign objects inserted under the skin on hands, neck, face and head; and/or
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Dental ornamentation (gold, platinum, silver or other veneer caps for the purpose of ornamentation) teeth, whether natural, capped or veneered shall not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc.
Hiring Process
Written Exam:
The entry exam is based on reading, math, writing ability, human relations, and reasoning & analyzing. The written test contains 100 questions and has a time limit of 2 hour and 30 minutes. A minimum score of 70 is needed to pass.
Study Guides:
Information on how to obtain a study guide will be distributed to applicants that submit an employment application.
Physical Ability Test:
The physical fitness examination will be administered on the same day for applicants who successfully complete the written examination. It is recommended that you bring water on the day of the exam and properly hydrate prior to the exam.
The McKinney Police Department utilizes the Concept 2 Rower test for the physical fitness portion of our hiring process. To successfully pass the Concept 2 Rower test, an applicant is required to complete the 2,000 meter row and achieve a minimum score of 60%, with the damper set to “5”.
(Please visit the following link to view more details on this physicial Fitness examination: CLICK HERE
Following the Exam:
After a background investigator reviews the applicant's personal history, the applicant will go through the following steps below. The order is determined by needs and schedules. Applicants will only move to the next step after successful completion of the previous step.
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Preliminary interview
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Thorough background investigation
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Oral review board
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Interview with the Chief
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Conditional job offer
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Polygraph
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Psychological examination
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Medical examination
The hiring process for candidates that complete all portions of the pre-employment screenings may take 3-6 months.
Police Officer Step Plan:
Non-TCOLE-Certified Applicants
If you do not have a Texas Peace Officer Certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), you will start out as a police recruit. After you graduate from a law enforcement academy and obtain your Texas Peace Officer Certification, you will be at Step 1 of the Police Officer pay scale and progress through the steps on an annual basis.
TCOLE-Certified & Experienced Police Officers
If you already have a Texas Peace Officer certification through TCOLE or service in another state, your training and experience will be reviewed by the Chief to determine eligibility for a lateral position. If approved, laterals will enter the pay scale based on their years of full-time peace officer experience. If you are an out of state certified officer, each candidate will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis of whether you can bypass the academy and attend our lateral Supplemental Peace Officer Course to challenge the state exam and received in-house training or if it is necessary to attend an academy in which we pay for.
STEPS – SALARY
Click Here for Police Step Plan
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITY FOR THE POLICE EXAMINATION
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities. The City of McKinney does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs, services or facilities. To request reasonable accommodations for the Police Officer Examination, please submit your written request one week prior to the established test date. Request must be submitted to:
City of McKinney Human Resources Director
P. O. Box 517
McKinney, TX 75070
[email protected]
Requests for reasonable accommodation should specify the name of the applicant, the type of accommodation needed and the reason for the accommodation.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
