What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Non-Certified Police Academy Recruit) position at City of Burleson, TX?
Summary
Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.
Application deadline is Friday January 24, 2025
2 PACKETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ONCE PASSING GRADE ON THE ENTRANCE EXAM, COMPLETING AHEAD OF TIME IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT TURN IN THE PACKET UNTIL ASKED TO DO SO.
POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION RECOMMENDED)
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION RECOMMENDED)
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of college in a related field at an accredited college/university or verifiable military service with honorable discharge.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• DD214 for prior military service, if applicable
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of basic math to calculate speeding violations, elapsed time and accident reconstruction.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes.
• Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers.
• Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects.
• Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers. This will require allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2025
Selection Process PO-PSR Flow Chart
Texas Administrative Code
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You will be contacted by email no later than Friday January 24, 2025, with your test date conformation or virtual remote instructions, as applicable.
In-Person Testing
Burleson Police Dept - Community Room
1161 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, TX
* Thursday, January 30 - 9am
* Thursday, January 30 - 1pm
* Friday, January 31 - 9am
* Friday, January 31 - 1pm
Virtual Remote Testing
* Time/date scheduled at your convenience, January 27 (midnight) - February 2 (11:59pm)
Job Advertisement
Application Special Instructions
Your interest in becoming a member of the Burleson Police Department is appreciated. Qualified applicants will be contacted as completed applications are received. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2025
Questions regarding qualifications may be addressed to:
Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer
(817) 426-9917
dsandifer@burlesontx.com
2 PACKETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ONCE PASSING GRADE ON THE ENTRANCE EXAM, COMPLETING AHEAD OF TIME IS RECOMMENDED.
POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION RECOMMENDED)
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION RECOMMENDED)
