(h) Be of good moral character.
(3) CAUSE FOR REJECTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS OR FIREFIGHTERS
The City may reject an applicant for one or more of the following reasons listed below. Time calculations for an action that constitutes rejection for a specified period shall be calculated from the date the application for employment is submitted by an applicant.
- (a)Applicant fails to pass any part of the entrance examinations;
- (b)Applicant fails to make application in the manner prescribed in the notice of examination, and/or fails to file the application with the Director or Director's designee within the time limits prescribed in the notice of examination;
- (c)Applicant fails to meet Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure as set forth by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for peace officer candidates.
- (d)Applicant is not a citizen of the United States of America by birth or naturalization. The applicant shall be considered disqualified until citizenship is obtained in compliance with federal laws.
- (e)Applicant fails to demonstrate his/her ability to read, write, and fluently speak the English language. The applicant shall be disqualified until the deficiency is corrected.
- (f)Applicant is unable to perform the essential functions of the position to which he/she seeks appointment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- (g)Applicant has been convicted of or admitted to conduct that constitutes a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor under the Penal Code or equivalent under federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), within the past ten (10) years. Conviction of or admission to conduct that constitutes a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor shall result in a temporary rejection. Crimes involving moral turpitude may result in permanent disqualification and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with appropriate consideration of circumstances and recency.
- (h)Applicant has been convicted of or admitted to conduct which constitutes a felony under state or federal law, to include the UCMJ. Conviction of or admission to conduct that constitutes a felony shall result in permanent disqualification.
An applicant shall not be considered for employment while charges are pending for any criminal offense or while he/she is currently on probation for any offense.
- (i)Applicant has made any false statement in any material fact; withheld information, practiced or attempted to practice any deception or fraud in his/her application, examination, or appointment. Depending on the variables involved, rejection may be either permanent or temporary.
- (j)Applicant fails to complete or satisfactorily meet the employment process requirement of the respective Department, including missed appointments, failure to return necessary paperwork, failure to notify Department of changes in address or telephone numbers, failure to properly complete any or all application materials, or who otherwise fails to complete application process.