Dallas Police Seeking Reserve Officer Candidates

Deadline for turning in applications is 5:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 5th.

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(DALLAS) - The Dallas Police Department is accepting applications for reserve police officers.

The department offers a four-step program which allows Dallas reserves to begin training with a full-time officer and work up to a solo position after extensive training and assessment.

All reserves are required to complete the Combined Agency Reserve Training, or CART, Reserve Academy held January through May, two nights per week and some Saturdays, in Polk County.

Upon completion of the Academy, reserves are required to complete a minimum of 24 patrol/training hours with the department each month.

Applicants must be 21 years old by June 2007, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver's license and reside in the Dallas area.

Applicants will take a written examination, a physical fitness test, and undergo an oral assessment, background investigation, psychological examination, medical exam and final interview with the chief of police.

Applications are available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday at Dallas Police Department, 187 SE Court St.