What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Patrol Officer position at City of Waxahachie?
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NOTICE OF POLICE CIVIL SERVICE TESTINGApplication Period: Friday, January 10, 2025 - Monday, February 3, 2025Civil Service Written Exam and Physical Ability Test: Saturday, February 8, 2025Current Police Salary ScheduleCivilian Cadets - The police cadet is the initial training for becoming a police officer. The City of Waxahachie pays 100% of the police academy tuition for selected applicants. In addition, the City will provide full salary, benefits, and required duty uniforms to candidates while attending the academy. Lateral Transfers for Current Peace Officers - The City of Waxahachie offers lateral pay to eligible peace officers who meet the guidelines of our lateral transfer program. To review our lateral entry ordinance, click HERE.More information on lateral and out-of-state transfers can be provided by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or by contacting the Waxahachie Police Department: PoliceEntry@waxahachie.com - (469) 309-4410In addition to competitive pay, the City of Waxahachie offers a great variety of benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more great benefits are effective immediately upon hire, with certain plans starting at $0 for employee only coverage!Substantial retirement plan through TMRS with: 2 to 1 employer match for retirementEmployees may be eligible to retire after 5 years of participation in TMRS at age 60, or after 20 years at any age.Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) offers a lifetime monthly pension payout to eligible retirees or their beneficiariesCity provides life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to employeesGenerous leave bank for vacation, sick, and bonus days12 paid holidaysLongevity Pay each month for every year of serviceCertification PayBeards are allowedand so much more!...CLICK HERE to see a detailed summary of the other great benefits offered by the city!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Police Patrol Officer is a responsible, non-supervisory position. Duties include but are not limited to, patrolling an assigned area to prevent crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints. Click Here to see a full list of job duties and functions of a Waxahachie Police Patrol Officer.All applicants are required to submit the following documentation to their application. If you successfully submit your application with the required documents, you will receive an email containing the Personal History Statement, study guide, release forms, and other important information. *Applicants who fail to submit the required documents by the application deadline will not be eligible to test with us.REQUIRED documents that must be attached to your application: Copy of your Valid Driver’s License - verifying you are/will be 21 years of age or older at the time of the examEducation Documentation - verifying your highest level of education. Examples include: High School Diploma or transcripts reflecting successful completion/graduationCollege Diploma or transcripts reflecting the number of credit hours completedApplicants with a GED must provide an additional document reflecting at least 12 college credit hours or 24 months of active duty military serviceOPTIONAL documents: Tie Breakers: Law Enforcement Certification/License (i.e. Peace Officer or Jailer License)College Diploma or College Transcript reflecting Degree AwardedExtra Points for Veterans: An additional five (5) points shall be added to the passing examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces and received an honorable discharge. In order to receive additional points, you must attach your DD Form 214 (Service 2 or Member 4 copy) reflecting Honorable in block 24. Character of Service*All documents for tie-breaking purposes or additional veteran points should be attached to your submitted application or emailed to Human Resources at HR@waxahachie.com by February 3rd. Documents received after February 3rd will NOT be accepted.The Waxahachie Police Department will host a few events for eligible applicants to practice the Physical Ability Test (PAT) on the Concept 2 Rower, and an Open House event to meet some of our staff and learn more about our organization. Practice Physical Ability Test (PAT) #1:Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Time: 5:30 PM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165Practice Physical Ability Test (PAT) #2:Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025Time: 8:30 AM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165The Open House is only available to eligible applicants. Family members, friends, or other individuals will not be permitted. If you do not receive an email confirming you submitted all required documents and are eligible to test with us, you may not attend this event.Open House: Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025Time: 3:00 PM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165On Exam Day, applicants must bring their completed Personal History Statement packet and valid photo identification. Applicants without a completed Personal History Statement will not be allowed to test with us. Entrance Exam & PAT: Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025Time: Check-in 8:00 AM - Doors close 8:30 AMLocation: Howard Jr. High - 265 Broadhead Rd., Waxahachie, TX, 75165Doors will close and testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Exams are graded upon completion, and passing candidates will be directed down the hall immediately for the Physical Ability Test on the Concept 2 Rower, so please dress appropriately for the physical assessment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Projected Timeline Overview: Application Period: January 10, 2025 – February 3, 2025Practice Row Test #1: January 22, 2025 at 5:30 PMPractice Row Test #2: February 1, 2025 at 8:30 AMOpen House Event: February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PMWritten Entrance Exam, Physical Ability Test Personal History Statements Due: February 8, 2025 at 8:00 AMPre-employment screening (Background Investigations, Interviews, Psychological Exams, Polygraphs): Mid-February – MarchProposed Hire Date: April 2025(Please note these dates are subject to change based on business necessity)
NOTICE OF POLICE CIVIL SERVICE TESTINGApplication Period: Friday, January 10, 2025 - Monday, February 3, 2025Civil Service Written Exam and Physical Ability Test: Saturday, February 8, 2025Current Police Salary ScheduleCivilian Cadets - The police cadet is the initial training for becoming a police officer. The City of Waxahachie pays 100% of the police academy tuition for selected applicants. In addition, the City will provide full salary, benefits, and required duty uniforms to candidates while attending the academy. Lateral Transfers for Current Peace Officers - The City of Waxahachie offers lateral pay to eligible peace officers who meet the guidelines of our lateral transfer program. To review our lateral entry ordinance, click HERE.More information on lateral and out-of-state transfers can be provided by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or by contacting the Waxahachie Police Department: PoliceEntry@waxahachie.com - (469) 309-4410In addition to competitive pay, the City of Waxahachie offers a great variety of benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more great benefits are effective immediately upon hire, with certain plans starting at $0 for employee only coverage!Substantial retirement plan through TMRS with: 2 to 1 employer match for retirementEmployees may be eligible to retire after 5 years of participation in TMRS at age 60, or after 20 years at any age.Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) offers a lifetime monthly pension payout to eligible retirees or their beneficiariesCity provides life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to employeesGenerous leave bank for vacation, sick, and bonus days12 paid holidaysLongevity Pay each month for every year of serviceCertification PayBeards are allowedand so much more!...CLICK HERE to see a detailed summary of the other great benefits offered by the city!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Police Patrol Officer is a responsible, non-supervisory position. Duties include but are not limited to, patrolling an assigned area to prevent crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints. Click Here to see a full list of job duties and functions of a Waxahachie Police Patrol Officer.All applicants are required to submit the following documentation to their application. If you successfully submit your application with the required documents, you will receive an email containing the Personal History Statement, study guide, release forms, and other important information. *Applicants who fail to submit the required documents by the application deadline will not be eligible to test with us.REQUIRED documents that must be attached to your application: Copy of your Valid Driver’s License - verifying you are/will be 21 years of age or older at the time of the examEducation Documentation - verifying your highest level of education. Examples include: High School Diploma or transcripts reflecting successful completion/graduationCollege Diploma or transcripts reflecting the number of credit hours completedApplicants with a GED must provide an additional document reflecting at least 12 college credit hours or 24 months of active duty military serviceOPTIONAL documents: Tie Breakers: Law Enforcement Certification/License (i.e. Peace Officer or Jailer License)College Diploma or College Transcript reflecting Degree AwardedExtra Points for Veterans: An additional five (5) points shall be added to the passing examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces and received an honorable discharge. In order to receive additional points, you must attach your DD Form 214 (Service 2 or Member 4 copy) reflecting Honorable in block 24. Character of Service*All documents for tie-breaking purposes or additional veteran points should be attached to your submitted application or emailed to Human Resources at HR@waxahachie.com by February 3rd. Documents received after February 3rd will NOT be accepted.The Waxahachie Police Department will host a few events for eligible applicants to practice the Physical Ability Test (PAT) on the Concept 2 Rower, and an Open House event to meet some of our staff and learn more about our organization. Practice Physical Ability Test (PAT) #1:Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Time: 5:30 PM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165Practice Physical Ability Test (PAT) #2:Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025Time: 8:30 AM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165The Open House is only available to eligible applicants. Family members, friends, or other individuals will not be permitted. If you do not receive an email confirming you submitted all required documents and are eligible to test with us, you may not attend this event.Open House: Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025Time: 3:00 PM Location: Waxahachie Police Department - 630 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165On Exam Day, applicants must bring their completed Personal History Statement packet and valid photo identification. Applicants without a completed Personal History Statement will not be allowed to test with us. Entrance Exam & PAT: Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025Time: Check-in 8:00 AM - Doors close 8:30 AMLocation: Howard Jr. High - 265 Broadhead Rd., Waxahachie, TX, 75165Doors will close and testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Exams are graded upon completion, and passing candidates will be directed down the hall immediately for the Physical Ability Test on the Concept 2 Rower, so please dress appropriately for the physical assessment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Projected Timeline Overview: Application Period: January 10, 2025 – February 3, 2025Practice Row Test #1: January 22, 2025 at 5:30 PMPractice Row Test #2: February 1, 2025 at 8:30 AMOpen House Event: February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PMWritten Entrance Exam, Physical Ability Test Personal History Statements Due: February 8, 2025 at 8:00 AMPre-employment screening (Background Investigations, Interviews, Psychological Exams, Polygraphs): Mid-February – MarchProposed Hire Date: April 2025(Please note these dates are subject to change based on business necessity)
