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• Cadet/Police Officer
• Guard
• Communication Officer
• Application Process and Frequently Asked Questions

A: Applicants applying for ANY position with the police department MUST first apply through the Office of Human Resources (HR). Once the application is received and processed by HR personnel, qualifying applications are forwarded to the police department for further review and processing.

The police department does NOT provide or mail applications for employment to an interested applicant. Interested applicants can submit a resume on-line directly to Human Resources OR, an applicant can apply in person:

The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Office of Human Resources
American General Tower – 14th Floor
@ Exchange Park Mall
6300 Forest Park Road
Dallas, Texas 75390

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
214-648-JOBS
214-648-9809 FAX (Resume)

A: The length of time to process an application varies. It primarily depends upon the position applied for, the applicant’s background and other factors. The process can vary from several weeks to several months in length.
Please note - The police department cannot process someone’s application further until it is forwarded and received from the Office of Human Resources.

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A: Yes. Where applicable as defined by TCLEOSE, an applicant must be a US citizen. For other positions, to legally work in the US, an applicant must also provide the appropriate documentation to Human Resources and/or police department personnel who will check and verify an applicant’s status and information.

A: Any position announcement is NOT an offer of employment. Completion of any step or all steps in the hiring / application process or being placed on an eligible list does not guarantee employment and does not create any contractual rights or obligations. DISQUALIFICATION OF AN APPLICANT AT ANY STEP IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS WILL RESULT IN THEIR REMOVAL FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A: Probation is 6-months in length for ALL personnel in the department.

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A: The University of Texas System typically does NOT hire Police Officers (Lateral Police Officers) who possess an active TCLEOSE license.

ONLY under certain circumstances, as mandated by applicable UT System policy, rules or regulations, will a component police department (UT Southwestern Police) be authorized by the UT System Director of Police to hire Police Officers candidates.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, if someone wishes to become a police officer with the UT System Police, (regardless if the person already has their TCLEOSE peace officer license), they MUST successfully complete the Police Cadet position hiring process, attend the UT System Police Academy in Austin, TX and complete the department’s field training program.

To determine if there are any Police Officer or Police Cadet positions available, check the Human Resources web site for further information.

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A: The basic application process is usually (but NOT necessarily in this order) as follows in summary form:

• Make initial application and successfully process with the UT Southwestern Office of Human Resources. Applicant’s information MUST be forwarded from Human Resources to the department BEFORE processing further!
• Initial interview and contact with background investigator personnel. The applicant’s qualifications are reviewed and verified that they appear to meet the position qualifications.
• Applicant is given several documents to complete which includes but is not limited to: personal history statement, pre-polygraph questionnaire, Physician’s Statement of Release, required documents list that must be submitted to the department, etc.
• Physical agility test date set up. Applicant MUST present a completed Physician Statement of Release before they will be allowed to perform the physical agility test.
• Review of submitted required documents.
• Completion of other required documents at the station.
• Physical agility test administered. Successfully completing the physical agility test is required to process further!
• Background checking process
• Psychological testing and interview.
• Polygraph test.
• Physical examination.
• Oral interview board.
• Any other applicable testing, processing or requirements deemed by the department as necessary.

If the applicant successfully completes each phase of the process, the Chief makes a recommendation to HR personnel to extend the applicant an offer of employment.

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A: The basic application process is usually (but NOT necessarily in this order) as follows in summary form:

• Make initial application and successfully process with the UT Southwestern Office of Human Resources. Applicant’s information MUST be forwarded from Human Resources to the department BEFORE processing further!
• Initial interview and contact with background investigator personnel. The applicant’s qualifications are reviewed and verified that they appear to meet the position qualifications.
• Register applicant for the police academy entrance exam.
• Applicant successfully completes the written examination.
• Physical agility test date is announced.
• Applicant is given several documents to complete which includes but is not limited to: personal history statement, pre-polygraph questionnaire, Physician’s Statement of Release, required documents list that must be submitted to the department, etc.
• Applicant MUST present a completed Physician Statement of Release before they will be allowed to perform the physical agility test.
• Applicant is administered the physical agility test. Passing the physical agility test is required to process further!
• Review of submitted required documents.
• Completion of other required documents at the station.
• Background checking process.
• Psychological testing and interview.
• Polygraph test.
• Physical examination.
• Oral interview board.
• Any other applicable testing, processing or requirements deemed by the department as necessary

If the applicant successfully completes each phase of the process, the Chief makes a recommendation to HR personnel to extend the applicant an offer of employment.

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A: The basic application process is usually (but NOT necessarily in this order) as follows in summary form:

• Make initial application and successfully process with the UT Southwestern Office of Human Resources. Applicant’s information MUST be forwarded from Human Resources to the department BEFORE processing further!
  
• Initial interview and contact with background investigator personnel. The applicant’s qualifications are reviewed and verified that they appear to meet the position qualifications.
• Applicant is given several documents, such as the Personal History Statement, to complete & return within a specified period of time.
• Applicant is required to submit several documents to the department such as, but not limited to: birth certificate, DD-214 (if prior military service), GED or high school diploma, college transcripts, marriage license, divorce decree or any other applicable documents.
• Background checking process.
• Oral interview board.
• Any other applicable testing, processing or requirements deemed by the department as necessary.

If the applicant successfully completes each phase of the process, the Chief makes a recommendation to HR personnel to extend the applicant an offer of employment.

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A: Yes. You’ll have to contact a physician of your choice, and at your expense, in order to get the Physician’s Statement of Release form completed BEFORE you’ll be permitted to perform the physical agility test.
There are parking fees you may have to pay each time you park on campus during certain time periods.

A: The basic law enforcement training academy is currently 21 intensive weeks of training and it is located in Austin, Texas.

A: The department issues most of the uniforms, equipment and classroom supplies. The cadet is required to purchase some training related clothing such as sweat pants, shirts, T-shirts, shorts and running shoes as specified by the academy.

Cadets may be required, depending on housing availability, to bring bedding, laundry supplies and personal grooming / hygiene related supplies.

Where permitted by applicable policies or procedures, the cadet receives a per diem for certain expenses.

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