What are the responsibilities and job description for the PD- POLICE RECRUIT/OFFICER position at City of Coppell, TX?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : City of Coppell Town Center, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : PDPRO 122624
Department : POLICE
Opening Date : 12 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
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The Opportunity
The City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team! We are seeking candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service. If this sounds like you, apply with us today!
Opportunity Description
- Police Recruit
A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following :
Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
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Candidate Engagement Plan
We are currently working on our Candidate Engagement Plan and will have it available soon. Please know we are accepting applications and actively completing application material review of applications received.
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.
For questions specific to the City of Coppell Police Department, contact Sergeant Largent by emailing
Pay Structure
This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan. Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.
Starting Annualized Salary : $38.13 ($79,310)
Starting Annualized Salary- Step 1 : $39.66 ($82,500)
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following to apply :
Requirements
Complete the Preliminary Application
Credit, Education, and Employment Verification
CLICK HERE to view our List of Employment Disqualifiers before submitting your completed application. Candidates who do not meet these will not be invited to participate in our hiring process.
Education
Experience
Ability to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
Lateral Transfer candidates are required to possess the following :
Other desirable education / experience / knowledge / skillsets :
This is Coppell
About Our Team : "The members of the Coppell Police Department strive daily to serve a diverse community equitably and respectfully. We have had an outstanding relationship with our community and strive daily to strengthen it. We will continue to hire men and women of character and train them to serve a community, not police it. Our actions are our promise to you."
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CLICK HERE to meet the dedicated professionals that make up the City's departments, learn about the services they offer, and discover how we modernize, innovate, and break barriers to the government to make Coppell the place you want to be.
In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.
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Which opportunity are you applying for?
By submitting your application, you agree that you have read our List of Employment Disqualifiers and meet our Requirements : - Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older- Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record- Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process : Complete the Preliminary ApplicationPhysical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)Written ExaminationInternal Background InvestigationOnline DISC Assessment Oral Panel Interview-Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer : Credit, Education, and Employment VerificationPolygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug / Medical Evaluation (L2)Chief's Meeting
Do you possess thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)?
Select all relevant experience you currently possess, or have the ability to possess :
What makes Coppell the place you want to serve?
Required Question
Salary : $79,310 - $82,500
