TCOLE Certified Police Officer/Lateral Transfer Application - Basic Requirements & Hiring Process
At the San Angelo Police Department, integrity and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and use strong accountability measures to ensure our officers consistently uphold the trust of the community we serve. Our team serves with honor while building a rewarding and respected career in law enforcement.
Your experience matters here.
The City of San Angelo is offering lateral police officers with active TCOLE certification a sign-on bonus based on certification level:
Basic: $3,000
Intermediate: $6,000
Advanced: $7,500
Master: $10,000
Application Process
- Submit online application
- Initial physical fitness screening on row machine
- Upload the below original documents to Guardian portal:
- Driver License
- Social Security card
- Birth certificate
- High School diploma or GED
- High School transcript or GED transcript
- College degree(s)/certificate(s)
- College transcript(s)
- DD214 Member-4 Copy (if prior military service)
- Letter of good standing from commanding officer (if currently in reserves)
- Background investigation with polygraph and Personal History Statement
- Oral board interview
- Interview with the Chief of Police
- Medical exam
- Physical agility exam
- Psychological evaluation
Applicants who do not pass any step must reapply if otherwise eligible.
Age
- Minimum: 21 years old (exceptions may apply under state and federal law-contact Human Resources at (325) 657-4221 for details).
- Maximum: 56 years old to apply as a certified officer or lateral transfer.
Citizenship & Military Service
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants with prior military service must not have received a dishonorable discharge.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to read and write the English language intelligibly.
Character & Background
- Must be of good moral character and temperate habits.
- Disqualifications include:
- Any conviction or court-ordered community supervision/probation involving family violence or a criminal offense above a Class B misdemeanor.
- Any Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years.
- Any conviction or offense involving family violence.
- Any legal prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or possessing firearms/ammunition.
Physical Condition
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job without conditions that would adversely affect performance.
- Tests are designed to evaluate strength, endurance, and coordination.
- Candidates will be tested on job-specific tasks, including:
- 150 lb. rescue drag (60 ft.)
- Step-up pursuit simulation
- Subduing a 120 lb. dummy (control, lifting, rolling, and pivot maneuvers)
- Strength exercises with dumbbells
- Turkish Get-Up with a 10 lb. weight
Eyesight
- Correctable to 20/30 in each eye binocularly.
- Maximum uncorrected visual acuity: 20/200.
- Must pass the Ishihara color-blind test.
Hearing
- Must meet normal hearing thresholds in each ear, as defined by ANSI standards.
Blood Pressure
- Must be within normal range.
