Law Enforcement Academy

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Law Enforcement Academy

Thank you for your interest in attending the CVC Law

Enforcement Academy. The pre-registration requirements to attend the

academy are a combination of the minimum requirements to become a

peace officer in the state of Texas, (established by the Texas

Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education-

TCLEOSE), and the Academy’s requirement to pass the Accuplacer

exam. The following are pre-registration requirements for enrollment

into the Academy.

• Pass the Accuplacer reading comprehension, essay and sentence

skills sections of the Accuplacer Skills exam at the college

freshman level. If you have already taken and passed the

Accuplacer, or a comparable exam, you will not be required to

re-take it. Contact the academy at (972) 860-8289 in order to set an

appointment to take the exam. It is free of charge. Students may

only take the exam once a semester. Note- even though a student

may show to be “reading ready” in colleague, they must still pass

the Accuplacer exam. Information and sample tests can be found

at:

http://www.dcccd.edu/Employees/Departments/EA/Student+Affairs/Ass

essment+Practice+Tests/ACCUPLACER/

The academy will need copies the following documents:

• Birth Certificate

• Driver’s Licenses

• High School diploma

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• DD214 (military)

• Complete the Applicant Screening Checklist which is provided in

this packet and return to the Academy with all other paperwork.

• Call 1-888-467-2080 (FAST) and schedule an appointment for

fingerprinting and a criminal history check. They will give you

directions to their location. This will cost you $9.95. Complete

the FAST form provided in this packet and take it with you.

• Pass a physical and drug screen. You may use the physician of

your choice, however, if you do not have a physician, some names,

addresses, and telephone numbers are provided in this packet. The

academy is not endorsing them, they are provided as a benefit for

prospective cadets. Take the L-2 form provided in this packet with

you to the appointment for the doctor to complete. (Cost is approx.

$100.00).

• Pass a psychological (MMPI). You may use the psychiatrist or

psychologist of your choice, however, if you do not have one,

some names, addresses, and telephone numbers are provided in

this packet. The academy is not endorsing them, they are provided

as a benefit for prospective cadets. Take the L-3 form provided in

this packet with you to the appointment for the doctor to complete.

(Cost is approx. $100.00).

• You must have an acceptable driving record. Go on-line at Texas

DPS and request a 3-year driving record (option #3). It will cost

$7.00. Provide a copy to the Academy. The on-line link is:

https://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/tolapp/txldrcdr/TXDPSLi

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• Read the Statement of Understanding provided in this packet. It

outlines all of the requirements set forth by TCLEOSE in order to

be certified as a peace officer in the state of Texas. The

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TCLEOSE website at

www.tcleose.state.tx.us

. If you have any

questions, please contact the Academy. Once you understand all

of the qualification standards sign the form in front of a notary

public and have it “notarized.”

After you have completed the process, return all paperwork and copies

of documents to the Academy. You are ready to register!!

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LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

3030 NORTH DALLAS AVENUE

LANCASTER, TEXAS 75134

972-860-8289

Accreditation

Cedar Valley College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Associate Degree.

Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

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Law Enforcement Academy

Applicant Screening Checklist

The attached applicant-screening checklist is a questionnaire covering qualifications and requirements for entrance into the Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy. This information must be completed and returned prior to admission in the Academy. It is recommended that you read each questions in this document before completing the form.

Please read the following instructions thoroughly prior to completing the form.

o The document must be completed in the applicant’s own handwriting. Use

black ink and print neatly and legibly.

o DO NOT return this document with unanswered questions. There should be

no “unknown” or “unanswered” questions when this checklist is completed correctly. If the question does not apply to you, simply write “N/A” in the blank.

o Where dates are required, list the month and year.

o Additional sheets may be added if needed to provide complete answers.

NOTE: Number the additional answers with the same number and section titles as the question you are answering.

o If for any reason, you do not understand a question in this document and

require more information, contact the Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy personnel for assistance.

Include the following information with the applicant checklist:

A copy of your birth certificate or naturalization certificate

High school diploma or GED plus 12 college credit hours with a minimum of 2.0 average on 4.0 scale

Official college transcripts from all colleges attended

A DD214 if prior military (Note: If applicable, provide a form for all branches served.)

If still in the military, a letter of recommendation from your Commanding Officer stating you are in good standing and will be honorably discharged prior to the completion of the current application process.

If applicable, letter or document confirming present or previous law enforcement experience as a peace officer

If any false information on any subject in this questionnaire is provided, your

application may be rejected. Note: Controversies, should they arise, may require

that you complete a polygraph for settlement.

This page is for your records. Only submit the attached checklist.

Return to:

Cedar Valley College

Law Enforcement Academy Office

3030 North Dallas Avenue

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Applicant-Screening Checklist

1. Name: _________________________ __________________________ __________ (Last) (First) (MI) 2. SS#: _________-_______-_________ 3. DOB: ________/________/___________

(Mo.) (Day) (Yr.) 4. Address: ____________________________________________________________ 5. City: ______________________ 6. State: _____________ 7. Zip: _____________ 8. Home Phone: ______________________ 9. E-mail: __________________________ 10. Pager: ___________________________ 11. Cell Phone: ______________________ 12. Employer: ___________________________________________________________ 13. Employer Address: ____________________________________________________

14. City 15. State 16. Zip ______

17. Work Phone: _______________________ 18. E-mail: ________________________ 19. Emergency Contact: ___________________________________________________

(Name) (Relationship)

20. Contact Number: ______________________________________________________ (home, work, cell, etc)

21. Married: __ 20. Single: __ 21. Divorced: __ 22. Widowed: __ 23. Separated: ___ If married spouse’s name: ______________________________________________

Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy and TCLEOSE rules require that all enrollees are eligible to be licensed through the Texas

Commission on Law Enforcement. Therefore the following information is necessary.

Educational Information

1. High School: _______________________________________________________ (city & state) 2. Did you graduate? ______ Yes ______ No

•

If yes, attach a copy of your diploma.

•

If no, do you have a GED with 12 college credit hours with a 2.00 point grade

average on a 4.00 point scale?

______ Yes ______ No

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•

If you did not graduate from a high school or qualify under the GED requirement,

but have served 24 months of active military duty you qualify for enrollment under

TCLEOSE rules. If you qualify under this provision attach a copy of your DD214.

3. List any/all degrees you hold: (attach copies of transcripts) _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 4. List any specialized training: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 5. Have you ever been dismissed from an educational institution? _____Yes _____No

If yes, list institution and reasons for dismissal: ___________________________________

Background Information

1. Do you currently hold a license that would have required a criminal background check? i.e.: Jailer, CHL _____ Yes _____ No If yes, list type and registration number. (attach copy)

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

2. List all drivers’ licenses that you have ever held.

_______________________________________________________________________

(state) (License Number) (Date )

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Do you have any restriction on your drivers’ licenses? (i.e. glasses, night driving)

________ If so what? _____________________________________________________ 4. List all traffic citations you’ve had within the past 10 years.

A. ____________________________________________________________________ (violation) (Disposition) B. ____________________________________________________________________ (violation) (Disposition) C. ____________________________________________________________________ (violation) (Disposition) D. ____________________________________________________________________ (violation) (Disposition)

5. Has your driver’s license ever been suspended, revoked or put on probation? ________Yes ________No

If yes, explain each circumstance: ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Have you ever been fingerprinted _____Yes _____No

If yes, where and for what reason: __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

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7. Have you ever been taken into police custody (arrested)? ______Yes ______ No If yes, explain circumstances:_______________________________________________ 8. Have you ever received any disciplinary action while in the military

(including Article 15’s, Office Hours, Captain’s Mast, etc.)? _____Yes _____No

If so, for what did you receive discipline? ______________________________________ How many times did you receive discipline? ____________________________________ 9. Have you ever used any controlled substances or drugs other than those

prescribed by a physician? _____Yes _____No

If yes, explain circumstances: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

ALL ABOUT YOU

1. Have you ever applied or attended a Police Academy? _____Yes _____No

If yes, include academy name and dates attended: _____________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 2. How did you here about the Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy Program?

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Why do you want to be a Police Officer? ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

_____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

I affirm that the answers I have made to each and all of the foregoing question are complete

and true to the best of my knowledge and belief; and acknowledge that falsification,

misrepresentation, or omission of any information may be just cause for the rejection of this

application; or if accepted to the Academy, may be used as a basis for dismissal.

Date ____________________Signature ___________________________

Return to:

Law Enforcement Academy Office

3030 North Dallas Avenue

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This document is your FAST Pass to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check.

You must schedule a fingerprint and photograph appointment at www.l1id.com or by calling 1-888-467-2080. You may pay for FAST services online with a credit card or onsite with a check or money order only. Your fingerprints will be submitted to the TxDPS/FBI with results delivered to this agency within one week.

1. Logon to www.l1id.com and select Texas

2. After Language option, select: All Others for Reason Fingerprinted 3. Select: Option A-Electronic Submission

4. Select: Yes I have a FAST Pass

5. Enter: TX 923466Z when prompted for Agency Number/ORI

6. Enter your Hiring Agency Number (listed below) Applicant Type, Contact and Address when prompted 7. Follow the prompts to enter your personal information and select service location, date and time.

8. Bring this completed form with you to your appointment.

Section One: Agency Information

TCLEOSE ORI: TX923466Z and Hiring Agency ORI: OR Academy Provider Code: Attending police agency-owned academy Attending non-police agency-owned Academy Jailer

Hiring Agency Or Academy Name: Contact:

Street Address City State Zip Hiring Agency Or

Academy Address

Section Two: Applicant Information (To be completed by Applicant)

Applicant Last Name: First Name: Middle Name:

(please print)

Sex: Male Female Race Ethnicity Skin Tone (W, B, A, I, O) (Hispanic or Non-Hispanic)

Date of Birth: / / Height: ’ ” Weight: Hair Color: Eye Color:

(feet and inches) Place of Birth:

(state or country)

Home Address:

Street Address City State ______________

Section 3: Service Center Information (To be completed by FAST Live Scan Operator) Date Prints Taken _______________________ Amount Charged For Service $9.95

Paid by: Check Money Order Visa MasterCard Billing Acct ___________________________________________________ TCN___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE COMPARED THE GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION PRESENTED BY THE APPLICANT AND ATTEST THAT TO MY BEST DETERMINATION, I HAVE FINGERPRINTED THE SAME PERSON.

Printed Name of LSO:____________________________________________________________________________

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Physical Exams

Two examinations must be completed to attend the police academy, an L-2,

(medical information) and L-3, (psychological and emotional health). Complete

the upper section of the L-2 and L-3. The examiner must complete the lower

sections.

• An L-2 is a basic physical examination. This exam states that you are free

from any defect that may adversely affect the performance of duty. A

drug screening also must be done along with this physical. Below are

some suggested physicians, however feel free to choose your own.

E-C

Care

Methodist

Referral

Service

911 N. Hampton Road #120

(214) 947-0000

DeSoto, Texas 75115

or,

2001 W. Airport Freeway #105

Irivng 75062

(972) 283-0444

8a-8p M-F 10a-6p on Saturday

Closed on Sunday

• An L-3 is a psychological and emotional health examination. A licensed

psychologist or a psychiatrist must do this exam. This should be a basic

evaluation called M.M.P.I. This is not covered by insurance. The cost is

approximately $100. (cost is subject to change) Below are some

suggested physicians, however feel free to choose your own.

S.A Somodevilla, Ph.D.

Clyde O. Hanks, Ph.D.

Licensed

Psychologist

Licensed

Psychologist

8500 Stemmons Frwy. – Suite 5040

1704 North Hampton Road

Dallas,

Texas

Suite

204

(214) 905-4308

DeSoto, Texas 75115

(469)

567-8777

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION

6330 U.S. Highway 290 East, Suite 200

Austin, Texas 78723 Phone: (512) 936-7700

http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us

DECLARATION OF MEDICAL CONDITION

§217.1

APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. First Name 2. M. I. 3. Last Name 4. Suffix (Jr. etc.) 5. Social Security No.

APPOINTMENT AND DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

6. Peace Officer X 7.

Reserve Officer

8. County Jailer

9. Armed Public Security Officer

10. Commission A g e n c y N u m b e r

511386

11. N a m e o f R e q u e s t i n g L a w E n f o r c e m e n t A g e n c y

Cedar Valley College, Law Enforcement Academy

12. M a i l i n g A d d r e s s

3030 North Dallas Avenue

13. C i t y

Lancaster 14. C o u n t y Dallas County 15. Z I P C o d e 75134 16. P h o n e N o . (972)860-8289 17. Agency E-Mail Address [email protected]

Attention Examining Professional:

The above information must be completed by the requesting agency

prior to the examining professional completing and signing this form.

I certify that I have completed my examination of the examinee and I have concluded that on this date, the

examinee is found:

NEW APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE BOTH EXAMS

180 DAY BREAK IN SERVICE NEEDS DRUG SCREEN ONLY

Check the appropriate box(s)

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PHYSICAL EXAM -To be physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the

performance of duty appropriate to the type of license sought.

□

DRUG SCREEN - To show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a physical

examination, blood test or other medical test.

Physician: ______________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name

State License Number

Mailing Address:

___________________________________________________________________________________

Street

City

State

Zip

Phone No. (_____)______________ __________________

____________________________________

Date Signature of Physician

THIS DECLARATION IS NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND IS VALID UNLESS WITHDRAWN OR

INVALIDATED, AND IS VALID ONLY IF SIGNED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION

6330 U.S. Highway 290 East, Suite 200

Austin, Texas 78723 Phone: (512) 936-7700

http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us

DECLARATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

§217.1

APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. First Name 2. M. I. 3. Last Name 4. Suffix (Jr. etc.) 5. Social Security No.

Attention Requesting Agency: State Law and Commission Rule require that this psychological examination be performed by a licensed psychologist or a psychiatrist except in an exceptional circumstance when, upon prior approval by the Commission, it may be performed

by a qualified licensed physician. The Chief Administrator of the requesting law enforcement agency must request prior approval in writing and must receive specific written approval before an examination under exceptional circumstances is acceptable.

APPOINTMENT AND DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

6. Peace Officer X 7. Reserve Officer 8. County Jailer

9. Armed Public Security Officer 10. Commission A g e n c y N u m b e r

511386 11. N a m e o f R e q u e s t i n g L a w E n f o r c e m e n t A g e n c y Cedar Valley College, Law Enforcement Academy

12. M a i l i n g A d d r e s s

3030 North Dallas Avenue

13. C i t y

Lancaster 14. C o u n t y Dallas County 15. Z I P C o d e 75134 16. P h o n e N o . (972)860-8289 17. E-Mail Address [email protected]

B

Attention Examining Professional: State Law and Commission Rule require that this psychological examination be performed by a licensed psychologist or a psychiatrist except in an exceptional circumstance when, upon prior approval by the Commission, it may be

performed by a qualified licensed physician. The law enforcement agency must request prior approval in writing and must receive specific written approval before an examination under exceptional circumstances is acceptable.

STATEMENT OF EXAMINER: (Please check the appropriate box and provide the requested

information)

I am a [ ] Licensed Psychologist, [ ] Psychiatrist, and I certify that I have completed a psychological examination of the above named individual pursuant to professionally recognized standards and methods. I have concluded that, on this date, the individual IS in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to perform the duties, accept the responsibilities and meet the qualifications established by the appointing agency.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF EXAMINER STATE LICENSE NUMBER

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF EXAMINATION SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER

THIS DECLARATION IS NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND IS VALID UNLESS WITHDRAWN OR

INVALIDATED, AND IS VALID ONLY IF SIGNED BY A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST OR

PSYCHIATRIST.

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3030 North Dallas Avenue

Lancaster, Texas 75134-3799

972-860-8201; Fax – 972-869-8001

Location Map

Campus Map

(Building Information)

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Statement of Understanding

I _____________________________, ______/______/______, do hereby

(Name)

(SS #)

acknowledge my understanding of the below listed requirements for enrollment

into the academy and to become a licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas.

§215.15. Enrollment Standards and Training Credit.

(a) In order for a person to enroll in any law enforcement training program which provides instruction in defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms, or use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes, the academy must have on file: (1) written documentation that the person is currently licensed by the

commission; or

(2) if the person is not licensed by the commission, documentation that the person:

(A) community supervision history:

(i) has never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order; but

(ii) the commission may approve the application of a person who received probation or court-ordered community supervision for a Class B misdemeanor at least five (5) years prior to enrollment if an agency administrator sufficiently demonstrates in writing with supporting

documentation that mitigating circumstances exist with the case and with the individual applying for licensure, and that the public interest would be served by reducing the waiting period;

(B) is not currently under indictment for any criminal offense; (C) conviction history:

(i) has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years; but

(ii) the commission may approve the application of a person who was convicted of a Class B misdemeanor at least five (5) years prior to enrollment if an agency administrator sufficiently demonstrates in writing with supporting

documentation that mitigating circumstances exist with the case and with the individual applying for licensure, and that the public interest would be served by reducing the waiting period;

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(D) has never been convicted of any family violence offense; (E) is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor

vehicle;

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education March 1, 2003

(F) is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition; and

(G) is a U.S. citizen.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the commission will construe any court-ordered community supervision, probation or conviction for a criminal offense to be its closest equivalent under the Texas Penal Code classification of offenses if the offense arose from:

(1) another penal provision of Texas law; or

(2) a penal provision of any other state, federal, military or foreign jurisdiction. (c) A classification of an offense as a felony at the time of conviction will never be

changed because Texas law has changed or because the offense would not be a felony under current Texas law.

(d) In order for a person to enroll in any basic peace officer training program which provides instruction in defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms, or use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes, the academy must have on file: (1) a high school diploma;

(2) a high school equivalency certificate and has completed at least 12 hours at an institution of higher education with at least a 2.0 grade point

average on a 4.0 scale; or

(3) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service;

(e) The commission will award training credit for any course conducted by a licensed academy as provided by commission rules unless:

(1) the course is not taught as required by commission rules and the advisory board;

(2) the training is not related to a commission license;

(3) the advisory board, the academy, the academy coordinator, the course coordinator, or the instructor substantially failed to discharge any responsibility required by commission rule; or

(4) the credit was claimed by deceitful means.

(f) The enrollment standards established in this section do not preclude the academy licensee from establishing additional requirements or standards for enrollment in law enforcement training programs.

(g) The effective date of this section is March 1, 2003.

§217.1. Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure.

(a) The commission shall issue a peace officer, jailer, temporary jailer, or public security officer license to an applicant who meets the following standards: (1) minimum educational requirements:

(A) as passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level;

(B) is a high school graduate; or

(C) has 12 semester hours credit from an accredited college or university.

(2) or peace officers and armed public security officers, is 21 years of age, or 18 years of age if the applicant has received an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university or has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service; for jailers is 18 years of

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age;

(3) is fingerprinted and is subjected to a search of local, state and U.S. national records and fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; (4) community supervision history:

(A) as not ever have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order; but

(B) the commission may approve the application of a person who received probation or court-ordered community supervision for a Class B misdemeanor at least five (5) years prior to application if an agency administrator sufficiently demonstrates in writing with supporting documentation that mitigating circumstances exist with the case and with the individual applying for licensure, and that the public interest would be served by reducing the waiting period;

(5) is not currently under indictment for any criminal offense; (6) conviction history:

(A) has not ever been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years; but

(B) the commission may approve the application of a person who was convicted for a Class B misdemeanor at least five (5) years prior to application if an agency administrator sufficiently

demonstrates in writing with supporting documentation that mitigating circumstances exist with the case and with the individual applying for licensure, and that the public interest would be served by reducing the waiting period;

(7) has never been convicted of any family violence offense;

(8) is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle; (9) is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or

ammunition;

(10) has been subjected to a background investigation and has been interviewed prior to appointment by representatives of the appointing authority;

(11) has been examined by a physician, selected by the appointing or employing agency, who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. The physician must be familiar with the duties appropriate to the type of license sought and appointment to be made. The appointee must be declared in writing by that professional within 180 days before the date of appointment by the agency to be:

(A) physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of duty appropriate to the type of license sought; and

(B) show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a physical examination, blood test, or other medical test; (12) has been examined by a psychologist, selected by the appointing or

employing agency, who is licensed by the Texas State Board of

Examiners of Psychologists. The psychologist must be familiar with the duties appropriate to the type of license sought and appointment to be

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made. This examination may also be conducted by a psychiatrist. The appointee must be declared in writing by that professional to be in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to serve as the type of officer for which the license is sought within 180 days before the date of appointment by the agency. The examination must be conducted pursuant to professionally recognized standards and methods:

(A) the commission may allow for exceptional circumstances where a licensed physician performs the evaluation of psychological and emotional health. This requires the appointing agency to request in writing and receive approval from the commission, prior to the evaluation being completed; and

(B) the examination may be conducted by a qualified psychologist exempt from licensure by the Psychologist Certification and Licensing Act, Section 22, who is recognized under exceptional circumstances;

(13) has not been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specifically;

(A) under other than honorable conditions; (B) bad conduct;

(C) dishonorable; or

(D) any other characterization of service indicating bad character; (14) has not had a commission license denied by final order or revoked; (15) is not currently on suspension, or does not have a voluntary surrender of

license currently in effect;

(16) meets the minimum training standards and passes the commission licensing examination for each license sought;

(17) has not violated any commission rule or provision of Occupations Code, Chapter 1701; and

(18) is a U.S. citizen.

(b) A person who fails to comply with the standards set forth in this section shall not accept the issuance of a license and shall not accept any appointment. If an application for licensure is found to be false or untrue, it is subject to cancellation or recall.

(c) For the purposes of this section, the commission will construe any court-ordered community supervision, probation or conviction for a criminal offense to be its closest equivalent under the Texas Penal Code classification of offenses if the offense arose from:

(1) another penal provision of Texas law; or

(2) a penal provision of any other state, federal, military or foreign jurisdiction.

(d) A classification of an offense as a felony at the time of conviction will never be changed because Texas law has changed or because the offense would not be a felony under current Texas laws.

(e) An agency must retain records required under this section for a minimum of five years after the licensee’s termination date with that agency. These records must be maintained in a format readily accessible to the commission.

(f) An agency must report to the commission any failure to appoint an individual in the reported capacity within 30 days of the reported date of appointment. Such report must be made in the currently prescribed commission format for

termination.

(g) A person must successfully complete the minimum training required for the license sought:

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(1) training for the peace officer license consists of: (A) the current basic peace officer course; or

(B) successful completion of a commission recognized, POST developed, basic law enforcement training course, to include: (i) out of state licensure or certification; and

(ii) submission of the current eligibility application and fee; or (C) as an alternative to the current basic peace officer course taken

at a licensed academy, the commission may approve an academic alternative program that is part of a degree plan program and consists of the commission-approved transfer curriculum, the commission-approved peace officer sequence courses, and after September 1, 2003, at least an associate’s degree;

(2) training for the jailer license consists of the current basic county corrections course(s);

(3) training for the public security officer license consists of the current basic peace officer course;

(4) passing any examination required for the license sought, within two years of commission receipt of the licensing application; and

(5) the licensing application must be submitted to the commission by a law enforcement or other appointing agency in the completed application format currently prescribed by the commission for the license sought.

(h) The commission shall issue a peace officer or jailer license to any person who is otherwise qualified for that license, even if that person is not subject to the licensing law or rules by virtue of election or appointment to office under the Texas Constitution.

(i) A sheriff who first took office on or after January 1, 1994, must be licensed by the commission not later than two years after taking office.

(j) A constable who first took office on or after January 1, 1985, must be licensed by the commission not later than two years after taking office. A constable taking office after August 30, 1999, must be licensed by the commission not later than 270 days after taking office.

(k) The commission may issue a provisional license, consistent with Occupations Code 1701.311, to an agency for a person to be appointed by that agency. An agency must submit all required applications currently prescribed by the commission and all required fees before the individual is appointed. Upon the approval of the application, the commission will issue a provisional license. (l) A provisional license is issued in the name of the applicant; however, it is issued

to and shall remain in the possession of the agency. Such a license may neither be transferred by the applicant to another agency, nor transferred by the agency to another applicant.

(m) A provisional license may not be reissued and expires: (1) 12 months from the original appointment date; (2) on leaving the appointing agency;

(3) on the date the holder fails the peace officer licensing examination for the third time; or

(4) on failure to comply with the terms stipulated in the provisional license approval.

(n) A temporary jailer license may not be reissued and expires: (1) 12 months from the original appointment date;

(2) on completion of training and passing of the jailer licensing examination; or

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(3) on the date the holder fails the jailer licensing examination for the third time.

(o) The effective date of this section is March 1, 2003.

§217.3. Application for License and Initial Report of Appointment.

(a) An agency appointing a person who does not hold a commission license must file an application for the appropriate license with the commission. The application must be approved with a license issuance date before the person is appointed or commissioned. The application must be completed, signed, and filed with the commission by the agency's chief administrator or designee.

(b) Except for an agency that has 20 or fewer employees or an agency that provides less than 24 hour-a-day service, an agency appointing a person as a temporary emergency telecommunicator must file an application with the commission. The application must be approved with an appointment date before the person is appointed. The application must be completed, signed, and filed with the commission by the agency’s chief administrator or designee.

(c) An application for a license or initial report of appointment must be submitted in an application format currently accepted by the commission.

(d) An agency that files an application for licensing must keep on file and in a format readily accessible to the commission a copy of the documentation necessary to show each officer, jailer, or public security officer appointed by that agency met the minimum standards for licensing:

(e) An agency must retain records required under subsection (d) of this section for a minimum of five years after the licensee’s termination date with that agency. The records must be maintained in a format readily accessible to the commission.

(f) An agency which submits an application for an individual must report to the commission any failure to appoint that individual in the reported capacity within 30 days of the reported date of appointment. Such report must be made in a currently accepted commission format that reports termination.

(g) The effective date of this section is March 1, 2001.

Further acknowledge that I meet or exceed these minimum requirements and upon successful completion of minimum training standards and passing the state licensing examination that I qualify for appointment as the Texas Peace Officer. I further understand that each law enforcement agency may have requirement that exceed these minimum requirements. This statement does not constitute an implication of employment by any law enforcement agency. Name ____________________________________ Date _____________________________ (Print)

Signature _________________________________

Notary Public Signature ______________________________ _________________________

(Notary Stamp)

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