What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE RECRUIT position at City of Sachse, TX?
Salary : $66,612.00 Annually
Location : Sachse, TX
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 1000433
Department : POLICE
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Description
This written test is for non-certified police recruit ONLY.
Police recruit pay starts at $66,612.00.
WRITTEN TEST DATE : 03 / 01 / 2025
DEADLINE TO APPLY : 02 / 23 / 2025
LOCATION : CITY OF SACHSE, SENIOR CENTER, 3815 SACHSE ROAD SACHSE, TX 75048
CHECK-IN TIME : 7 : 30AM
TEST TIME : 8 : 00AM
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WRITTEN TEST :
Those passing the written test will undertake the 2000meter row.
PHYSICAL AGILITY : 2000 METER ROW UTILIZING THE CONCEPT 2 ROWE
Visit this link to watch the 2000m row test video and calculate your row results :
Summary : Under general supervision, protects life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws and ordinances. Conducts criminal investigations and performs other specialized duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will embody our core values of service, humility, innovation, neighborly, and excellence (SHINE).
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Examples of Duties
Essential Job Functions :
- Patrols assigned areas to deter crime and enforce applicable laws and City ordinances.
- Responds to calls for service involving crimes and other related citizen concerns.
- Safely, and within department policy and applicable law, operates police emergency response vehicle during routine and emergency situations.
- Responds to traffic accidents and controls traffic flow at accident scenes.
- Monitors traffic and issues citations and warnings for traffic violations.
- Arrests suspects in compliance with applicable law and departmental policy.
- Accurately and thoroughly prepares reports and other documentation related to criminal activity, traffic accidents and other incidents.
- Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Investigates crimes against persons and property.
- Gathers evidence, preserves crime scenes and prepares cases for prosecution.
- Processes prisoners and secures prisoner property as required.
- Performs animal control duties as needed.
- Communicates courteously and interacts with citizens and business owners and participates in community-oriented policing.
- Serves as school resource officer (as assigned) to improve school safety and prevent crime and violence on school campuses.
- May perform other special or secondary assignments as required.
- Testifies in criminal or civil court proceedings as required.
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Skills :
Required Education, Experience, and Certifications :
Supplemental Information
Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements :
Equipment and Tools Utilized :
I understand that I am required to complete all sections of this application thoroughly and that I may not attach a resume in lieu of completing this application. I also understand that my application will be rejected if it is incomplete.
What is your highest level of education completed that resulted in a diploma or degree?
Are you presently under indictment or charges for any criminal offense other than a Class C misdemeanor traffic violation?
Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of being hired?
Do you have any convictions for any Class C misdemeanor criminal offense other than traffic violations within the last 12 months?
Do you have any convictions for any misdemeanor criminal offenses other than Class C misdemeanor presented within the last 10 years?
Has your driver's license been suspended within the last 2 years?
Are you presently on probation for any offense above a Class C misdemeanor?
Have you ever been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense?
Have you ever used a felony grade narcotic drug?
Have you ever been convicted of Family Violence?
If you have prior military service, did you receive a dishonorable or other discharge based on misconduct, which bars future military service?
Are you 21 years of age or older or will you be 21 years of age or older on or before the test date of March 1, 2025?
Required Question
Salary : $66,612
