Police Officer - TCOLE Certified

Additional Assignments within this rank may include, but not limited to:

The following represent the core areas of responsibilities; however, incumbents function to provide a broad range of police services and specific duties that will vary based on assignment.  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed.  In addition, the listed duties may not include all tasks that may be found within a position in this class.

1. Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities which include, but not limited to, arresting offenders and suspects for traffic and criminal offenses, preparing for and appearing in court for criminal, civil, and other law enforcement related matters, enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, directing traffic (when necessary), serving civil and criminal papers, guarding and transporting prisoners and responding to emergency calls (accidents, burglaries, prowlers, etc.).
2. Respond to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collect information, assist with possible medical emergencies, and determine need for further action; perform lifesaving procedures when necessary; physically apprehend and search suspects utilizing appropriate techniques and maneuvers; and conduct security checks on commercial buildings and residences.
3. Patrol an assigned area by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to discourage crime, maintaining responsibility and accountability for assigned geographic area. 
4. Perform and assist in criminal investigations, secure crime scenes and preserve evidence, and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
5. Build and maintain effective partnerships with community groups and members and respond to requests and inquiries from citizens concerning laws and City ordinances.
6. Prepare and submit reports on crimes and activities.
7. Maintain required training proficiencies
8. Perform related duties as assigned, to include assisting other Police officers in conducting assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required:       GED equivalent plus 12 hours of college; or 2 years of continuous military service; or High school diploma

Basic TCOLE peace officer certification 

Knowledge of existing criminal and traffic codes [licensed]

Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility standards

Ability to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying, dragging, and safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles 

Ability to work under a variety of unfavorable conditions including exposure to gunfire, harsh weather, poor or no lighting, exposure to hazardous chemicals and smoke, extremes in temperatures, all types of weather conditions, electrical hazards, armed and dangerous persons, communicable diseases, etc. 

Valid Texas Driver’s License

United State’s citizen

POLICE OFFICER

SELECTION PROCESS 

• Candidate Applies Before Application Filing Deadline
• Personal History Statement - Due at Physical Fitness Test
• Written Examination (WAIVED) 
• Preliminary Information Form
• Physical Fitness Test (1.5 Mile Run or 2000-Meter Row)
• Preliminary Interview
• Records Check
• Oral Interview
• Fingerprinting Check
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Chief’s Panel Interview
• Drug Screen and Medical Exam*
• Psychological Examination (if required)*

Candidate selected OR application held for 6 months for future consideration

• Candidate must be successful in each phase of the selection process.
• Candidate may be eliminated or disqualified at any point in the process for failure to meet the criteria set forth by the Police Department.

*A conditional offer of employment will have been made before the drug screen, medical exam and psychological exam are administered.

The expected duration of the application process is 30-60 days.  Those successfully completing the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list for 6 months.  After 6 months, the applicant must reapply.  Applicants who fail to successfully complete any portion of the selection process shall be notified in writing by the Human Resources Department.  This notification will include the eligibility date to reapply which will be no sooner than 30 days from the rejection date.

Basic - $32.37

Intermediate - $36.34

Advance - $39.62

Master - $43.20

1. Convicted of an offense above the grade of Class B or a Class B within the last 10 years.       
2. Placed on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of class B misdemeanor or on court-ordered community supervision or probation for a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order.
3. Convicted of any offense involving Family Violence as defined by the Texas Penal Code.
4. Discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions. General discharges will be considered on a case to case basis.
5. Alcohol and Drug Use Criteria:
    Hiring eligibility for candidates having used controlled substances, illegally used prescription medication, or marijuana or any of its derivatives is determined by the following guidelines. Circumstances surrounding using alcohol, controlled substances, prescription medication or marijuana illegally that are beyond these eligibility guidelines are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    
    Five Year Limitations. Candidates having used any felony-grade controlled substance within the last five years are not eligible for hire unless the drug was prescribed by a licensed physician.
    
    Two Year Limitations.
    a. Prescription Medication. Illegal use or abuse of any prescription medication within the last two years are not eligible for hire.
    
    b. Marijuana. Candidates having used marijuana or any of its derivatives within the last two years are not eligible for hire.
    
    c. Legal Use in Other Jurisdictions. Certain controlled substances and marijuana are illegal in Texas, but some of those same controlled substances and marijuana may not be illegal in other jurisdictions. Candidates having used or possessed marijuana or any derivatives, or any other controlled substance considered illegal under the Texas Health and Safety Code within the last two years are not eligible for hire.
    
    Delivery or Furnishing. Candidates having illegally delivered or furnished any controlled substance or drug to another with the expectation that a personal benefit would be received are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Involvement in this illegal activity may result in permanent disqualification based on factors such as recency, type of substance and frequency of actions.
    
    Experimental Drug Use. Candidates having used any drug in an experimental manner or in a non-habit-forming manner are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Experimental use factors to determine eligibility are substance used, frequency of use, if the use was experimental, and recency of the usage. Experimental use is defined as: Usage to determine the effects of a drug.
    
    Eligibility dates are determined from last date of use to initial testing date of the candidate.

The above are just some basic requirements and disqualifiers. Please contact us if you have any additional questions about eligibility.

Salary : $67,330 - $89,856