What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Recruit - Hiring Incentive $2,500.00 position at City of Lewisville?
The selection process for Certified Police Recruit consists of several steps and is intended to produce the most current list of candidates who are qualified to become Lewisville Police Officers. The City of Lewisville does not fall under State Civil Service Law. The starting annual salary for Police Recruit is $83,682.35 increasing to $86,999.95 after completion of the Police Academy and Field Training Program. The top of range salary for Police Officer is $105,724.74
The City of Lewisville offers benefits, including but not limited to:
- Three weeks paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% with a 2:1 match)
- Deferred compensation plan with City match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
- Certification, education, and bilingual pay
Selection Process and Background Standards:
You will find detailed information on the hiring process for Police Recruit by following this link: Click Here. We highly encourage applicants to read this document to know what to expect when applying.
Selection Process Steps:
Submit online application
Schedule written exam and row test date
Rowing Calculator- Click Here
500 Meter - Click Here
4 minute test - Click Here
Complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and bring to written/row exam (received in an email From HR)
Complete required testing (written exam and row test)
Submit the completed Personal History Statement
Receive, complete, and return a Polygraph Statement (received in an email from HR)
Background Investigation
Polygraph Test
Chief's Interview
Physical examination
Psychological examination
Once you have submitted your online application, upon review, you will receive an email. If you are selected to take the written test, the email will include instructions for scheduling your written test and a link to a personal history statement for you to complete and bring with you to the written and row test.
Applicants are allotted two (2) hours to take the written exam. Applicants must score a 70 or above to proceed to the rowing test. Written exam results will be made available immediately following the exam. A study guide and practice test are available to applicants from the testing vendor for a fee. Instructions to purchase the study guide and/or practice test are included in the email to schedule the written and row test, If you pass the written exam, you will immediately move onto the rowing test. If you pass both the written and rowing tests, your Personal History Statement will then be collected.
QUESTIONS RELATED TO ROWING TEST OR PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT
Applicants are encouraged to contact Office Ryan Maly, Primary Background Investigator of the Lewisville Police Department, with specific questions related to the rowing test, personal history statement, personal history statement completion, scheduling an appointment to practice rowing and/or inquiries about the process. Officer Maly’s contact number is (972) 219-3616 or email at rmaly@cityoflewisville.com.
Enforces federal and state laws and local ordinances. Performs a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility such as identifying and apprehending criminal violators; ensuring the free flow of traffic; executing warrants of arrest and assisting in serving warrants; presenting crime prevention programs. Performance is evaluated through observation, oral and written reports, and by results obtained.
Responds to radio calls for all types of police services.
Takes proper police action at scene of crime, administers first aid, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and makes arrests; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes.
Patrols assigned geographic area to identify and deter criminal activity, aids citizens needing assistance, and arrests violators of the laws.
Ascertains validity of information of information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime;
Interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses; takes information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime;
Searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information about crimes; reports automobile accidents, interviews witnesses, takes information, and makes detailed reports.
Issues citations and investigates traffic accidents.
Testifies in legal proceedings.
Conducts investigations of criminal offenses, missing persons, and all public safety incidents.
Intervenes and mediates in crisis situations and all types of disputes.
Instructs citizens, businesses, school, and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent citizens from becoming victims of crime.
Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.
Executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest.
May serves as Court Bailiff for Municipal Court.
Takes fines and bonds and releases prisoners.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Law enforcement or related experience, preferred.
Experience working in the Lewisville Police Department, preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, Korean or Burmese, preferred.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and applicable civil laws.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to:
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.
Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Ability to look beyond the standard solution.
Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively in a team environment and to be responsible for making decisions.
Ability to effectively present information publicly to staff, management and other groups/organizations.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
Ability to use technology to its fullest capabilities.
Ability to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators.
Ability to accurately describe suspects and vehicles.
Skills
Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
Skill in vehicle operation.
Skill in use of firearms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Be at least twenty (20) years and six (6) months of age at the time of the written entrance examination.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of records to disclose a criminal record.
Not be on probation for a criminal offense.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical exam.
Must have received an Honorable Discharge from any previous military service. A General discharge may be acceptable if it was not based on disciplinary action.
Have vision correctable to 20/20 binocular for all hours of the day including day, evening and night.
Must possess a valid Driver License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by city policy.
An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
Ability to successfully pass a validated rowing test.
Ability to pass a background investigation, including polygraph.
Ability to pass post-offer physical, psychological and drug test.
- Achieve a minimum of 70% on police department physical fitness rowing test using Texas Department of Safety Standards.
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Salary : $83,682 - $105,725
