CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS
substantial compliance with this chapter. (c) Except as provided by Sections 143.013, 143.014, 143.0251, 143.102, and 143.1251, an existing position or classification or a position or classification created in the future either by name or by increase in salary may be filled only from an eligibility list that results from an examination held in accordance with this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 64, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Each applicant for entry-level positions shall be required to submit to such physical and mental tests as determined by the respective Department Heads to be reasonably necessary and proper to determine the physical and mental ability of the applicant to perform the essential functions required for the position sought. An applicant who is not capable of performing the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation shall not be appointed.
ENTRY LEVEL APPEALS - If an applicant is not appointed due to failure to successfully pass the medical or psychological examination, the applicant may appeal to the Commission. If the applicant elects to appeal, the applicant shall submit written notice of appeal to the Director or Director's designee within 240 hours of initial receipt of notification of rejection.
PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Any candidate for promotion shall successfully complete an appropriate medical examination. An official Department examination taken within six (6) months of the promotion test date may be used for this requirement.
See Section 143.023 of Texas Local Government Code
(1) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS - To the extent that employment standards for an entry-level police officer as provided in the Civil Service Classification Plan exceed the requirements of Chapter 143 and other applicable State laws, any of such entry-level employment requirements not prescribed by State laws may be waived by the Police Chief with the concurrence of the Director, when such waiver would be in the best interests of the Police Department and provided further that such waiver of requirements shall not substantially lower the high standards sought by the City. Any changes under this Section shall be based on each hiring process.
An applicant for police officer shall meet the following criteria in order to be considered for an entry-level position:
Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination;
Pass a physical agility test;
Pass oral interviews;
Pass a background investigation;