Careers
Interested in a career with the Anna Police Department?
On behalf of the men and women of the Anna Police Department, thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our family! If you are committed to serving the public and dedicated to making a difference, then we want you! The Anna Police Department provides law enforcement services to the citizens of the City of Anna, in Collin County.
Anna is one of the fastest-growing and safest cities in Collin County. It offers a family-friendly and strong community atmosphere for citizens, visitors, and the police officers who serve here. Because of our current and projected growth, Anna Police Officers have a greater opportunity for advancement and skill development.
The Anna Police Department is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and training the most qualified applicants. The City of Anna only accepts applications for Police Officer position openings when there is an active job posting.
View current jobs. Email your questions to the Police Department.
Salary and Benefits
For more information about salary, view the Compensation page. For general employee benefits, visit the City of Anna Benefits page.
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Recruitment
Police Department Hiring Process:
Each of the following steps must be successfully completed prior to your appointment as a police officer.
- Application Submittal
- Invitation to submit a Personal History Statement
- Oral Board
- Aptitude Test
- Background Investigation
- Chief of Police or Designee Interview
- Polygraph and Psychological Examination
- Physical Examination and Drug Screen
Invitation to submit a Personal History Statement
Once a NeoGov application has been received, you will be emailed directions on completing the Personal History Statement. You will have 14 days to submit the Personal History Statement from the date of the invitation to submit.
Oral Board
The applicant will be interviewed in the areas of their general background, current and past employment, prior police experience, criminal history, traffic record and military service. The applicant is also given situational reasoning scenarios and evaluated on those responses. During this interview, the applicant is evaluated in the areas of professionalism, dependability, reaction to pressure and situational reasoning ability, along with interpersonal and oral communication.
Aptitude Test
Applicants will complete an aptitude test that measures critical thinking, decision-making, and the ability to process information accurately and efficiently.
Background Investigation
An extensive check of criminal, driving, employment records, education, and credit references will be conducted as well as verification of character references.
Polygraph Examination
The department's polygraph examiner is licensed by the state and conducts the examinations within the state guidelines. The results of the examinations will be regularly reviewed to ensure that polygraph procedures are fair, impartial and that all applicants are given adequate opportunity to resolve areas of deception through every reasonable means. The ultimate decision to employ remains with the Chief of Police.
Psychological Examination
The applicant is assessed for their psychological suitability for law enforcement work. The applicant is evaluated for hypersensitivity, impulsiveness, and frustration tolerance, as well as attributes such as achievement, flexibility, sensitivity, maturity, intelligence, somatic concerns, mood, social adjustment, anxiety, emotional control, dominance, moral-ethical behavior, impression formation and attitudes.
Physical Examination and Drug Screen
A police officer is responsible for preservation of the public peace, the protection of life, liberty, and property, the prevention of crime, the arrest and prosecution of violators of State Law and City Ordinances. The work environment includes vehicle patrol and in some instances foot patrol. Therefore, applicants are evaluated for their ability to perform the specific job requirements, specifically: lifting, running, bending, and walking. Hearing and eyesight are also tested.