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I know there are a few folks on here who have a desire to enter the LE field - some in the Austin area. Well, I just heard a report on the news that Elgin is in need of some folks and is even offering a $3500 signing bonus as an incentive. I know very little about the Elgin PD, so don't take this as an endorsement. Just information. Good luck!

$3500 signing bonus as an incentive

If you want to come to Dallas we're hiring over a thousand additional officers during the next 4 years and we pay a $10,000 signing bonus.

http://recruiting.dallaspolice.net/index.cfm?subnav=0

I'd actually consider going for that if it wasnt for the college requirement.

I've had the hankering to be an officer for a long time, and things in my life right now are at a perfect place for me to try and go for it.

nitrogen wrote:I'd actually consider going for that if it wasnt for the college requirement.

I've had the hankering to be an officer for a long time, and things in my life right now are at a perfect place for me to try and go for it.

IIRC....Ft Worth PD does NOT require the college. I have several friends on FTW PD and they seem to be happy with it.

Target1911 wrote:

nitrogen wrote:I'd actually consider going for that if it wasnt for the college requirement.

I've had the hankering to be an officer for a long time, and things in my life right now are at a perfect place for me to try and go for it.

IIRC....Ft Worth PD does NOT require the college. I have several friends on FTW PD and they seem to be happy with it.

I live too far away for them, and they do have a college requirement.

Russell wrote:Physical Fitness Test

Vertical Jump (6.5 Inches)

Sit Ups in (1) minute (14)

300 Meter Run (110 seconds)

Push Ups in (1) minute (4)

1.5 Mile Run (19.09)



Surely they mean 40 in 1 minute and not 4.....

Not sure where these standards come from, but may places have one standard to be hired, then a higher standard to remain. The theory is they will get you in better shape during the academy.

Really hope that Dallas is still looking for LEO's when I get out of the military in 3 more years. (really should of signed a 4 year contract instead of a 6 year)

I retired out of Bastrop County SO and Elgin is not a bad place to work as they are close to Austin and seem to not have ht esame problems as Bastrop city does. I know th cheif and if you like a good word PM if you are thinking of becoming a PD officer.

Doc
1983-1990 Deputy BSO

Russell wrote:Physical Fitness Test

Vertical Jump (6.5 Inches)

Sit Ups in (1) minute (14)

300 Meter Run (110 seconds)

Push Ups in (1) minute (4)

1.5 Mile Run (19.09)



Surely they mean 40 in 1 minute and not 4.....

Wow, I'm 54 yrs. old....and I think I could pass that one.