REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have a current Texas Peace Officer's license/TCLEOSE certified
• If applicants are not currently TCLEOSE certified, they must be within 30 days of completing the Academy and passing the TCLEOSE exam at time of testing
• Must possess a valid Texas drivers license and good driving record (Will check MVR)
• Must meet and maintain liability coverage eligibility
• Law enforcement experience preferred
• Meet TCLEOSE Eligibility Requirements (Must bring completed Eligibility Requirements Form   on Test Date)  

Prospective applicants must pass:

· Written test (Bannon and Associates L.E.V.E.L. test)

· Physical agility test (points from test are added to L.E.V.E.L. test score to determine applicant ranking)

· Extensive background check   (including a credit check)

· Polygraph

· Drug screen

· Physical exam

Process

Applicants must register online and download the Medical Release Form prior to testing date.  The Medical Release Form  must be signed by the applicant and a physician prior to testing. 

On the date of testing, applicants must bring their signed Medical Release Form , valid photo identification, and proof of TCLEOSE certification or Academy status.  

Testing will consist of the Bannon and Associates L.E.V.E.L. test.  A study guide is available for the L.E.V.E.L. test and can be found at: http://bannonandassociates.com/entryleveltest.html

A Physical Agility test will be administered to those who pass the L.E.V.E.L. Test. The points earned during the Physical Agility testing will be added to the applicants' L.E.V.E.L. Test score.  The combined score will determine applicant ranking. 

Applicants who pass the L.E.V.E.L. Test and complete the Physical Agility test will be given a background packet that must be returned by the designated date and time. 

Applicants will then be scheduled for an initial interview.  A background investigation will be performed and those who progress will be scheduled for a polygraph examination.  Upon successful completion of the polygraph exam, the applicant will be scheduled for an oral interview board.  Those applicants who successfully complete the interview board will be scheduled for a final interview with the Chief of Police.

Waiver and Release Form

In order to participate in the Pasadena I.S.D. Police Department's entry level testing (both written and physical), you and your physician must sign the Medical Release Form .  The release form ensures you are physically capable of performing the activities described. 

Bring this form with you on your test date.  Do not mail the form.  You will need to wear appropriate athletic attire when participating in the physical testing.  You will not be allowed to take the written test without presenting the signed Medical Release Form .    

Items to bring with you to testing

1.  Eligibility Requirements form  

2.  Signed Medical Release Form

3.  Proof of TCLEOSE certification (or documentation that, at time of testing,  you are within 30 days of completing an Academy and passing the TCLEOSE exam).

4.  Valid photo ID

  TEST DATE: June 26, 2010

0700 hours   Sign-in begins

0800 hours   L.E.V.E. L. testing starts (no one will be admitted after 0800 hours)

At the conclusion of the L.E.V.E.L. test, applicants will be given a break while tests are graded. 

Those passing the L.E.V.E.L. test will take the Physical Agility test .

Upon completion of the Physical Agility test , scores will be tabulated and a ranking list will be established.