What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Officer (Certified) position at City of Baytown, TX?
Salary : $77,529.00 - $103,574.00 Annually
Location : 3200 N Main St. Baytown, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 25-00058
Department : Police
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Job Summary
The Baytown Police Department is looking for certified police officers to join our team! Our force is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and we need reliable, motivated individuals to help us achieve our mission. If you are a certified police officer with a strong dedication to public safety, please apply today!
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS ONLY
Opens February 3, 2025 - Closes February 28, 2025, at 5 : 00 P.M.
Texas Certified Candidates
If you are a law enforcement officer certified in the state of Texas, please proceed with your application. You will be asked to provide your PID# once your application has been reviewed and you have been instructed on the next steps in the process.
Out-of-State Candidates - BEFORE YOU APPLY
If you are a certified law enforcement officer from another state, you will need to confirm with the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) that you are eligible to take the TCOLE approved Supplemental Peace Officer course BEFORE you apply. You are required to attach your endorsement letter from TCOLE to your application in order to continue in this applicant process. Please visit the BPD Career Page for information on receiving the TCOLE endorsement : .
To Apply You Must Have a Valid Law Enforcement Certification
If you do not currently have a law enforcement certification, you can fill out a on our website to receive automatic notifications the next time we post a Patrol Officer position for Uncertified candidates. Select the category "Law Enforcement" and hit "Subscribe."
Eligibility List
Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be added to an ongoing eligibility list, below applicants already on the list, in the order of time and date of application.
Be the Difference.Se la Diferencia.
Duties
- Responds to police calls from dispatcher : house or business burglary, violent felonies, robbery, auto thefts, auto accidents, criminal mischief, alarms, domestic violence, any other reported criminal offense, assistance to elderly or disabled persons who have accidents in the home, drive to the scene; provides protection or assistance or apprehends suspects.
- Writes police reports of all calls and incidents; adheres to proper police procedures and files applicable charges.
- Proactively patrols City streets when not on an assigned call; checks buildings or homes for burglars; gives traffic citations enforcing traffic laws; assists citizens; and deters crime.
- Performs miscellaneous duties including attending meetings; obtaining assignments; compiling reports; appearing in court for testimony; communicating with other officers or detectives regarding cases; and occasionally speaking to civic groups.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required :
Possesses an active Texas peace officer license; or
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under stressful conditions and deal courteously with the public. Knowledge of civil, traffic, criminal laws, City ordinances and of City geography. Ability to organize clear, complete factual reports, enter and retrieve computer data and to drive a vehicle safely.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.
Police Specific Benefits
You are provided all full time employee benefits plus :
Fire Specific Benefits
You are provided all full time employee benefits plus :
2,688 hours annually
Full Time Employee Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holistic Health & Wellness
Retirement
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability : paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit :
The applicant must be a law enforcement certified officer meeting one of the following criteria. Please select the criteria that you meet. Note : Out-of-state candidates MUST attach their TCOLE endorsement letter to this application to qualify for this applicant process.
Have you ever been convicted of any Family Violence offense?
Have you been convicted or have ever been on court ordered community suspension, probation, or deferred adjudication for any criminal offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last 10 years from the date of the court order?
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?)
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days.)
Are you able to read and write English?
Are you a current citizen of the United States of America?
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Please select the option that best describes how you first heard about this job opportunity?
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please list the name of the name of the source where you learned about this opening.
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Salary : $77,529 - $103,574
