O-2836-6-09ORDINANCE NO. 2536-6-09
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF
ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Allen previously adopted Ordinance No. 2265-2-04 approving
and adopting a personnel policy for the City of Allen Police Department that contained General Orders for the
Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, the Allen Police Department Personnel Policy establishes policies and procedures for the Allen
Police Department which insures professionalism and appropriate training; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Allen desires to amend the General Orders contained within the
Allen Police Department Personnel Policy as provided in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit `B."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 2265-2-04 adopting the General Orders contained within the Personnel Policy
for the City of Allen Police Department is hereby amended, as provided in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit `B" to
meet the needs of the police department.
' SECTION 2. All Ordinances of the City of Allen in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be,
and the same are hereby, repealed; provided, however, that all other provisions of said Ordinances not in
conflict herewith shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. Should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance
or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the
same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as
amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
APPROVED:
Stephen errell, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Peter G. Smith, CITV ATTORNEY Shelley B. George, C, CITY SE TARY
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EXIMrr A
GO 300 Changes
Only one item added to GO 300.
Under section Vlll, subsection "E" was added to comply with the Recognition Program.
E. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, all internal investigations, to include division level
investigations, shall be completed within 30 days of initiation of the investigation; this time
period shall also include the dissemination of any discipline associated with a sustained
complaint. A complete investigation is essential to the proper resolution of employee
misconduct; therefore the Chief of Police has the authority to extend the time limit, as
needed, to complete the internal investigation.
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EXIIIBIT B
GO 1700 Changes
Section B
Previous order had eleven phases
Now reads
The hiring process will consist of twelve phases
Section III
Added
The Chief of Police or designee may authorize for certain steps in this process to change or be passed
over depending on the needs of the department at the time.
Section III A
Previously read
1. City of Allen application completed and turned in to City of Allen Human Resources Department.
Now reads
1. City of Allen on-line application completed
Section III B
Previously read
1. Screening of application by City of Allen Human Resources Personnel and the Internal
Affairs Division:
a. Appropriate documents must be submitted to verify eligibility.
b. copies of documents will be accepted.
Now reads
1. Screening of application by City of Allen Human Resources Personnel
Section III C 1 a.
Previously read
Now reads
Applicants must have a minimum passing score of 70 or above to successfully
pass the examination.
Sworn applicants must have a minimum passing score of 70 or above in each
section of the test to successfully pass the examination.
Section III D
' Only added the APD # 324 for informed consent form
Section III E 1 a. and b.
Previously read
IE. Phase Five
1. Comprehensive Background Investigation for swornand non-swom
applicants:
Now reads
E. Phase Five
1. Preliminary Background Investigation
a. Sworn applicants will undergo a preliminary background investigation
immediately following the physical assessment phase. Applicants will
complete a preliminary interview questionnaire (APD -322) and will then be
interviewed by a member of the background investigation team and/or
recruiter.
b. Non-Swom applicants will have a preliminary background interview
scheduled and will complete a preliminary interview questionnaire. Critical
position applicants will complete a preliminary interview questionnaire
marked critical (APD -322) and non critical position applicants will complete
the preliminary interview questionnaire marked non-critical (APD -323).
C. Personal History Statements will be given to each swom applicant who
successfully passes each phase of the physical assessment and preliminary
interview. The applicants will be given 10 days to return the completed
Personal History Statement to the Internal Affairs Division. late or Incomplete
Personal History Statements will be rejected.
d. No changes
e. Prior to continuing on to the next phase a portion of the background
investigation will be conducted to include checking criminal history and most
recent employment verification.
I. Any information discovered during the background investigation that was not
included in the Personal History Statement or preliminary interview either by
omission or falsely reported will be grounds for rejection.
Section III F
Previously read
d. Noncritical, non -sworn positions will have an oral interview with the applicable Deputy Chief or his
designee. Non-critical positions include records technician, property technician, administrative assistants
and animal control officers.
Now reads
d. Non-critical, non -sworn positions may have an oral interview with the applicable Deputy Chief or
designee in lieu of a formal oral interview board. Noncritical positions include records technician,
property technician, administrative assistants and animal control officers.
Section III G
Previously read
G. Phase Seven
1.
Now reads
G. Phase Seven
Section III H
Previously read
H. Phase Eight
1.
Now reads
H. Phase Eight
Section III I
Previously read
1. Phase Nine
Now reads
1. Phase Nine
Polygraph Examination for sworn and critical, non -sworn positions, such as
communication technician, detention officer, and criminalist. Property
Technicians will also be administered a polygraph examination.
Comprehensive Background Investigation for sworn and non -sworn
applicants:
Psychological Examination for sworn and critical non -sworn positions, such
as communication technician, detention officer and criminalist
a. Applicants will be administered a psychological examination by a licensed
psychologist selected by the department.
b. The applicant must receive a minimum rating of 4.0 or above to successfully
pass this examination.
Polygraph Examination for sworn and critical, non -sworn positions, such as
communication technician, detention officer, public safety officer, victims advocate, and
criminalist. Property Technicians and quartermaster will also be administered a
polygraph examination.
a. Applicants will be administered a polygraph examination by a trained polygraph
examiner that is certified in use and testing of the polygraph instrument through
the State of Texas. The polygraph examiner will be selected by the department.
b. The applicant must successfully pass the polygraph examination with a `no
deception indicated' result prior to proceeding to the next phase.
C. Admissions made during the polygraph examination will be used to assist in
determining the applicant's acceptability.
Medical/Physical Examination for sworn applicants only:
Psychological Examination for sworn and critical non -sworn positions, such as
communication technician, detention officer, public safety officer, victims advocate
and criminalist:
a. Applicants will be administered a psychological examination by a licensed
psychologist selected by the department.
b. The applicant must receive a minimum rating of 4.0 or above to
successfully pass this examination.
(Added bolded positions to critical positions)
Section III J
Previously read
J. Phase Ten
1. Drug Screen Examination for sworn and non -sworn applicants:
Now reads
J. Phase Ten
1. Medical/Physical Examination for sworn applicants only:
a. A medical examination, conducted by a licensed physician chosen by the department,
will be administered to all sworn applicants. This examination will consist of the
following:
b. Hearing Test — all applicants Must possess hearing that cannot exceed an average
hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a
single reading of 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hertz; cannot exceed a single
reading of 35 decibels at 500 Hertz; and cannot exceed a single reading of 45
decibels at 4000 Hertz.
This was previously in Phase Nine and only hearing requirements changed. Prior
hearing test was not up to standards.
Section III K
K. Phase Eleven
1. Final interview with the respective Deputy Chief for sworn and non -sworn applicants:
' Now reads
K. Phase Eleven
1. Drug Screen Examination for sworn and non -sworn applicants:
Section III L
Previously there was not a section L
Now reads
L. Phase Twelve
1. Final interview with the Chief of Police or designee for sworn and non-swom applicants:
a. Upon successfully completing the final interview with the Chief of Police or designee,
the applicant will be given a final job offer and a date of hire.
Previously said Deputy Chief or designee
(New to GO 1700)
VII. BACKGR
A. The Background Investigator will be under the direct supervision of the Internal Affairs
Division, and will receive proper training in background investigative topics to include an initial
background investigative school. The Background Investigator will continue to receive updated
training on background investigations throughout his assignment in the unit.
Section VIII A Recruiting
' Only change made was that Recruiting Officer was made plural since the department has numerous
recruiters.
Section VIII B Recruiting
Previously read
B. The Recruiting Officer will be under the direct supervision of the Internal Affairs Division, and
will receive the proper training in the recruitment of personnel once assigned to this position.
The Recruiting Officer will also continue to obtain updated information to enhance the
Recruitment Program.
Now reads
B. The Recruiting Officers will be under the direct supervision of the Internal Affairs Division, and
will receive the proper training in the recruitment of personnel once assigned to this position.
The Recruiting Officers continue to obtain updated information to enhance the Recruitment
Program. The Recruiting Officers will also obtain training on background investigations and
interviewing techniques.
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