CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS
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(4) ELIGIBILITY LIST - An Eligibility List shall be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted before one year.
Each person on an Eligibility List shall notify the Director or Director's designee of any change in address. A notice sent to a person's last known address shall be considered sufficient notification.
See Section 143.0251 of Texas Local Government Code
A classified employee who voluntarily resigns from the City of Balch Springs Police Department may be reappointed as a Police Officer with the Department without taking another entrance examination or being placed on an Eligibility List. Reappointment of a classified employee is totally at the discretion of the Police Chief.
The former officer shall submit a written request to be reappointed to the Police Chief, who makes the final recommendation for reappointment. A candidate for reappointment shall not be considered unless recommended by the Police Chief. A candidate for reappointment may not appeal his/her rejection by the Police Chief.
Prior to recommending reappointment of a former classified employee to the department, the Police Chief may review past performance records of the officer, conduct a background investigation, require appropriate alcohol, and drug tests and require any other portion of the employment process he/she deems appropriate.
Upon receiving an offer of reappointment, the Police Officer shall pass a physical and psychological examination prescribed by the City.
A candidate for reappointment shall fully meet the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
A candidate for reappointment may be appointed regardless of the availability of a list of eligible candidates. A candidate for reappointment has priority over candidates on an eligibility list.
In addition to the reasons for rejection listed in Section 143.023, a candidate for reappointment may be rejected for reasons related to previous work performance as a Balch Springs Police Officer.
Any candidate reappointed to the Police Department shall serve a one (1) year probationary period and prior service shall not count toward service for promotional eligibility.
The candidate's years of prior service may be counted to determine placement in the salary step system.
The candidate's years of prior service shall not count for determining vacation eligibility and rate.
Age limitations, as provided under Section 143.023(c), do not apply to reappointments.
Section 143.026 PROCEDURE FOR FILLING BEGINNING POSITIONS
See Section 143.026 of Texas Local Government Code