*New Lateral Transfer Program*

Academy starting soon, contact a recruiter today.

email: dpdrecruiting@dallas.gov




Contact a Lateral Recruiter
Out of State LEPOs can click below for more information from TCOLE on the licensing process 
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Application Process

Step 1: Submission of the Civil Service Application and passing of Civil Service exam.
                                                         APPLY HERE
Step 2: Completion of Applicant Testing to include:
  • Submission of Personal History Statement (PHS) and all applicable documents.
  • Physical Readiness Evaluation (*Standards for LEPOs listed below)
  • Applicant Interview Board (AIB)
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Background Investigation
  • Psychological and Medical Exam
  • Issuance of Conditional Offer of Employment

*LEPOs will take the Physical Readiness Evaluation and be graded at the following standard:

  • Vertical Jump - 15" Minimum
  • Bench Press - 63% of Body Weight (Body Weight X 0.63 = Weight Required To Lift)
  • Illinois State Agility Run - 21.1 Seconds Maximum 
  • Situps - 30 Repetitions (60 Seconds Time Limit)
  • 300 Meter Run - 80 Seconds Maximum
  • Pushups - 18 Repetitions (No Time Limit)
  • 1.5 Mile Run - 16 Minutes, 31 Seconds Maximum

Lateral Academy
LEPOs that complete the application process and are hired by the Dallas Police Department will participate in a 12 week condensed academy. The academy curriculum will include instruction on Dallas Police Department policy and procedures. 

In the 10th week of the academy, LEPOs will be given a final Physical Readiness Evaluation. That evaluation will be graded at the following standard:
  • Vertical Jump - 16.5" Minimum
  • Bench Press - 70% of Body Weight (Body Weight X 0.70 = Weight Required To Lift)
  • Illinois State Agility Run - 19.2 Seconds Maximum 
  • Situps - 33 Repetitions (60 Seconds Time Limit)
  • 300 Meter Run - 73 Seconds Maximum
  • Pushups - 20 Repetitions (No Time Limit)
  • 1.5 Mile Run - 15 Minutes, 1 Second Maximum
This evaluation must be passed in order to graduate the academy.

LEPOs will begin their employment with the Dallas Police Department at a rate commiserate with their experience level. LEPOs will be compensated for up to 5 years of their previous experience. 
This increased starting pay will begin on the date of hire. 






 


Links

Contact

Dallas Police Department
Personnel Division
1400 Botham Jean Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
email:  dpdrecruiting@dallas.gov
  • 214-671-4409  ​​
  • ​​800-527-2948
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