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*New Lateral Transfer Program*

Academy starting soon, contact a recruiter today.

email: dpdrecruiting@dallas.gov

Out of State LEPO Eligibility Form.pdf

Out of State LEPOs can click below for more information from TCOLE on the licensing 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.