STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Civil Service
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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A resolution amending the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board, expanding the entry-level hiring requirements for Dallas Police Department position of Dallas Police Officer Trainee. Specifically, the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board, Section 4.1 Sworn Service Appointment, would be amended to include the following: (E) be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of (i) a high school diploma or GED and (ii) thirty-six (36) months of full-time consecutive employment experience - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Civil Service Board adopted the above-cited amendments to its Code of Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Board on October 1, 2024.
These proposed revisions expand the entry-level hiring requirements for Dallas Police Department, creating a new pathway into the position of Dallas Police Officer Trainee. These changes reflect industry standards and are designed to bolster the department’s ability to attract and recruit talent into the sworn service.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Civil Service Board met on September 10, 2024, October 1, 2024, November 12, 2024, January 7, 2025, February 4, 2025, March 28, 2025, and June 3, 2025, including a public hearing to receive public comments on these amendments on October 1, 2024.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed on October 29, 2024, and June 3, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.