O-2384-3-05ORDINANCE NO. 2384-3-05
' 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.
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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 authorize the Chief of Police to amend the
General Orders contained within the Allen Police Department Personnel Policy from time to time.
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 attached, to reduce the educational
requirements for promotion for the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant.
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and the same are hereby, repealed; provided, however, that all other provisions of said ordinances not in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 22"a DAY OF MARCH 2005.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Peter G. Smith, COY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
StepAeW Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. George CITY SEMETARY
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ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
SUBJECT: PROMOTIONAL PROCESS
Sworn Personnel
NUMBER: 3700
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03 — 22 - 05
REVIEW DATE: 03 - 2007
AMENDS/SUPERSEDES: G.O.3700
issued 12-02-03
APPROVED:
Chief of Police
CALEA STANDARDS: 34.1
NOTE: This General Order is for internal use only, and does not enhance an officer's civil
or criminal liability in any way. It should not be construed as the creation of a higher
standard of safety or care in an evidentiary sense, with respect to third party claims.
Violations of this General Order, if proven, can only form the basis of a complaint by this
Department and only in a non -judicial, administrative setting.
INDEX WORDS:
Career Development Police Sergeant
Promotional Process Police Lieutenant
Education and Training Requirements Police Captain
Experience Requirements Assistant Chief of Police
Medium Sized Department Large Sized Department
Police Corporal
I. PURPOSE
A. The purpose of this General Order is to establish guidelines and requirements for
promotions within the Allen Police Department, ultimately allowing officers to
pursue three levels in their career development. The first emphasizes "in-service"
training in pursuit of the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Master Peace Officer
Certificates issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). The second concentrates on the completion
of formal education through an accredited college or university of the employee's
choice and the third being promotional opportunities.
B. This General Order is a revised version of the five (5) year plan which details
career development standards for all sworn personnel of this Department.
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A. In an effort to define this Department's role in the promotional process, a written
directive is required which vests, in an identifiable position, the authority and
responsibility for administering the agency's role in that process. This General
Order describes the procedures of the Allen Police Department used for each
element of the promotional process for all sworn personnel.
Note: Should the promotional process begin prior to the December 31 dateline of each
calendar year and extend into the next calendar year, the standards established for the
previous year shall apply to that specific promotional process.
III. DEFINITIONS
A. Medium Sized Department — is defined as a law enforcement agency comprised of
fifty (50) sworn officers up to and including two hundred fifty (250) sworn
officers.
B. Large Sized Department — is defined as a law enforcement agency comprised of
any number of sworn officers exceeding two hundred fifty (251 and up).
IV. Requirements for January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004
A. POLICE CORPORAL
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Four (4) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) or more years continuous service as a Police Officer with
the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years prior, full time law enforcement
experience.
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B. POLICE SERGEANT
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1. Education and Training Requirements:
a.
TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
C.
Must have begun working toward College Semester credits, either
enrolled or previously completed and awarded semester credit(s);
d.
Prior experience at the rank of Corporal or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits, with
the approval of the Chief of Police.
2. Experience Requirements:
a.
Five (5) years of law enforcement experience;
b.
Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department; and
C.
Must currently hold the rank of Police Corporal; or
d.
One (1) year service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Corporal or
above held with a medium or large sized department.
C. POLICE LIEUTENANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
C. Twenty (20) College Semester credits.
d. Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits, with
the approval of the Chief of Police.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Eight (8) years law enforcement experience;
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b. Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of one (1) year experience at the rank of Police Sergeant;
or
C. One (1) year service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above held with a medium or ]urge sized department.
D. POLICE CAPTAIN
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
C. Twenty five (25) College Semester credits.
d. Prior experience at the rank of Lieutenant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits, with
' the approval of the Chief of Police.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Ten (10) years law enforcement experience;
b. Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of one (1) year experience at the rank of Police Sergeant
or above; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
E. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
1. Education and Training Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Master Certificate; and a
b. Bachelors Degree
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Twelve (12) years law enforcement experience;
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b. Five (5) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of one (1) year experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
V. Requirements for January 1, 2005 through December 31.2005
A. POLICE CORPORAL
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Experience Requirements:
' a. Four (4) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) or more years continuous service as a Police Officer with
the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years prior, fall time law enforcement
experience.
B. POLICE SERGEANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
C. Fifteen (15) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits, with
the approval of the Chief of Police.
2. Experience Requirements:
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a. Five (5) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department; and
a minimum of one (1) year experience at the rank of Police
Corporal with the Allen Police Department; or
C. One year of service with the Allen Police Department a minimum
of three (3) years experience at the rank of Corporal or above held
with a medium or large sized department.
C. POLICE LIEUTENANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Forty five (45) College Semester credits;
' d. Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Eight (8) years law enforcement experience;
b. Three (3) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of one (1) year experience at the rank of Police Sergeant;
or
C. One (1) year service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
D. POLICE CAPTAIN
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Sixty (60) College Semester credits;
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d. Prior experience at the rank of Lieutenant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for twenty (20) college
credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Ten (10) years law enforcement experience;
b. Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police Sergeant
or above; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
E. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Masters Certificate;
b. Bachelors Degree.
2. Experience Requirements
a. Twelve (12) years law enforcement experience;
b. Five (5) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) year experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above; or
C. Two (2) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
VI. Requirements for January 1. 2006 throueh December 31, 2006
A. POLICE CORPORAL
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
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2. Experience Requirements:
a. Four (4) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) or more years continuous service as a Police Officer with
the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years prior, full time law enforcement
experience.
B. POLICE SERGEANT
1. Education and Training Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Fifteen (15) College Semester credits;
' d. Prior experience at the rank of Corporal or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Five (5) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) years of service with the Allen Police Department and
a minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police
Corporal with the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Corporal or
above held with a medium or large sized department.
C. POLICE LIEUTENANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
' b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Forty five (45) College Semester credits;
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d. Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements
a. Eight (8) years law enforcement experience;
b. Four (4) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) year experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
D. POLICE CAPTAIN
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Associate Degree or seventy-five (75) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Lieutenant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for twenty (20) college
credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Twelve (12) years law enforcement experience;
b. Four (4) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
E. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
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a. TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer Certificate; and a
b. Bachelors Degree.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Fourteen (14) years law enforcement experience;
b. Eight (8) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above; or
C. Three (3) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
VII. Requirements for January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007
A. POLICE CORPORAL
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Four (4) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) or more years continuous service as a Police Officer with
the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years prior, full time law enforcement
experience.
B. POLICE SERGEANT
1. Education and Training Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
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C. Fifteen (15) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Corporal or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Five (5) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police Corporal
with the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Corporal or
above held with a medium or large sized department.
C. POLICE LIEUTENANT
1. Education and Training Requirements:
' a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Forty five (45) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements
a. Eight (8) years law enforcement experience;
b. Four (4) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) year experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant; or
C. Two (2) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
D. POLICE CAPTAIN
1. Education and Training Requirements:
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a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Ninety (90) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Captain or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for up to 20 college
credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Twelve (12) years law enforcement experience;
b. Five (5) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above; or
C. Two (2) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
E. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
1. Education and Training Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer Certificate;
b. Bachelor Degree;
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Fifteen (15) years law enforcement experience;
b. Eight (8) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above; or
C. Three (3) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
VIII. Requirements for 3anuary 1, 2008 through December 31,2008
A. POLICE CORPORAL
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1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
It. High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
C. Fifteen (15) College Semester Credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Corporal or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Four (4) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) or more years continuous service as a Police Officer with
the Allen Police Department; or
C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years prior, full time law enforcement
experience.
B. POLICE SERGEANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Intermediate Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Thirty (30) College Semester credits;
d. Prior experience at the rank of Corporal or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Five (5) years of law enforcement experience; either
b. Four (4) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of two (2) years experience at the rank of Police Corporal
' with the Allen Police Department; or
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C. One (1) year of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Corporal or
above held with a medium or large sized department.
C. POLICE LIEUTENANT
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a.
TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C.
Forty five (45) College Semester credits;
d.
Prior experience at the rank of Sergeant or above, in a medium or
large sized department, may be substituted for college credits.
2. Experience Requirements:
a.
Eight (8) years law enforcement experience;
b.
Five (5) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant; or
C.
Three (3) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of four (4) years experience at the rank of Police Sergeant
or above held with a medium or large sized department.
D. POLICE CAPTAIN
1. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Advanced Certificate;
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
C. Bachelor Degree;
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Twelve (12) years law enforcement experience;
b. Five (5) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Sergeant or above; or
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C. Three (3) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above held with a medium or large sized department.
E. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
I. Education and Certificate Requirements:
a. TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer Certificate;
b. Bachelor Degree and graduate of either the F.B.I. National
Academy or the Leadership Command College (formerly GMI) of
the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of
Texas.
2. Experience Requirements:
a. Fifteen (15) years law enforcement experience;
b. Eight (8) years of service with the Allen Police Department and a
' minimum of three (3) years experience at the rank of Police
Lieutenant or above; or
C. Four (4) years service with the Allen Police Department and a
minimum of four (4) years experience at the rank of Police Captain
or above held with a medium or large sized department.
IX. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS
A. POLICE CORPORAL
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1. Phases of the promotional process are as follows:
a. Validated Written Examination Administered;
b. Orel Interview Board;
C. Top three (3) candidates will interview with the Chief of Police.
d. Candidates must pass each step in the promotional process before
proceeding to the next phase.
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2. Police Corporal written examinations will be conducted in February of
each year. Should there be no current position(s) available at the time of
the examination; an eligibility list will be established. The list will be in
effect from February through the last Friday of January the following year.
B. POLICE SERGEANT
1. Phases of the promotional process are as follows
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a. Validated Written Examination Administered;
b. Oral Interview Board;
C. Top three (3) candidates will interview with the Chief of Police.
d. Candidates must pass each step in the promotional process before
proceeding to the next phase.
2. Police Sergeant written examinations will be conducted in January of each
year. Should there be no current position(s) available at the time of the
examination; an eligibility list will be established. The list will be in effect
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from January through the last Friday of December the same year.
C.
POLICE LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND ASSISTANT CHIEF
1. The selection process shall include, for Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant
Chief of Police, those written examinations, oral boards, assessment centers
or other procedures as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police.
X. EFFECTIVE DATE
A.
Any previous directive, role, order or regulation that pertains to this subject matter
and its amendments shall remain in full force and effect for any violation(s) which
occur prior to the effective date of this General Order.
B.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this General Order is, for any reason,
held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this General Order.
C.
All training on this General Order will be in accordance with General Order 100,
Written Directive System, Chapter VIII, Training.
' D.
The effective date is stated in the header block of this General Order.
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