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Article II <br />Hiring Preemptions <br />1)In adopting this Agreement, the parties recognize the need for m <br />flexibility in the hiring process to meet the needs of the Depar <br />believe it improves the selection process by allowing for the lateral hiring of <br />experienced Police Officers, Certified Texas State Peace Officer <br />otherwise qualified mature applicants. <br /> <br />2)Effective with the ratification of this Agreement, the City shal <br />fill vacancies in the entry level Police Officer classification by hiring <br />experienced police officers and/or peace officers certified by TCLEOSE <br />without requiring these applicants to take a civil service exam. An applicant <br />hired pursuant to this Article may be appointed directly to a pay grade/step <br />commensurate with his/her level of experience; however applicants hired <br />in this manner shall not receive any sort of longevity or seniority relating to <br />promotional eligibility, shift bidding, pay or other privileges of employment. <br />Once a newly-hired Police Officer is placed in the appropriate pay <br />grade/step, the Officer shall progress through the remaining ste <br />pay scale on each anniversary date, so long as all eligibility r <br />contained in this Agreement are met. <br /> <br />To qualify for the lateral entry program, applicants must pass a physical <br />fitness exam, a comprehensive background investigation, to inclu <br />psychological, polygraph, medical exam, drug screening and a 12 m <br />probationary period. Applicants must additionally meet the following <br />criteria: <br /> <br />Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited Police A <br /> <br />Licenses and Certificates: Possess a Basic Peace Officer license issued by <br />TCLEOSE by the time of appointment. <br />5 <br /> <br />