Certified Police Officer

Come join our family and serve a community where the city leaders and citizens appreciate law enforcement.

Who is ready to serve with the best? KPD is an Accredited Texas Police Department, and we are looking for self-motivated professionals who want to join our team and make a difference. Our dual philosophy means that we believe in a hard-hitting approach to crime while at the same time fostering a community partnership with our great citizens. Ranked as the #59th Safest City in Texas (Pop. over 14,000). With a laid-back environment, Kilgore is a conservative city nestled in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. Enjoy enrolling your kids in our safe schools and take advantage of our community college, that offers many degree paths and technical programs. For out of state police officers, join the others who've moved to Texas and pay no state income tax. Certain applicants may qualify for relocation assistance.

Note: City of Kilgore does not have a mandatory COVID vaccination policy.

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

POSITIONS ANTICIPATED – OPERATIONS UNIT (PATROL)

APPLICANT PROCEDURE – KPD is conducting testing of certified applicants. Visit our website, review our recruiting page, and submit your information to be contacted for our next test.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS - Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Licensed Texas Peace Officer.

2. Out of state licensed peace officer with two years of experience (eligible to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement TCOLE licensing exam).

JOB DESCRIPTION – Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City and State and other pertinent laws; patrol an assigned area during a specific period, in motorized police equipment; may use radar; check doors and windows; investigate suspicious conditions and other complaints; make internal investigation reports of criminal offenses; make arrest for violations of laws and ordinances; investigate and report automobile accidents; testify in court; maintain order and public peace in crowds and gatherings; escort parades and funerals; watch for stolen cars and wanted and missing persons; enforce juvenile laws; perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS – (1) High School Diploma or GED (2) Meet applicant qualifications listed above (3) Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (4) Must pass an extensive background check and drug/alcohol screen (5) Must pass a polygraph examination (6) Acceptable medical evaluation (7) Pass psychological evaluation (8) Pass Oral Interview Board (9) Pass Administrative Staff Review.

SALARY - $61,812 - $66,254 DOE / Lateral Entry (Based on working an 84 hour pay period)

OTHER BENEFITS – Texas Municipal Retirement System (2-1 match 7% of pay); employee health insurance and certification level incentive pay and participation in deferred compensation. Certain applicants may qualify for relocation assistance.

- Assigned / take home unit program (Restrictions Apply); Modern equipped fleet

- 12 hour rotating shifts (every other weekend off) (day shift and night shift rotation every (4) months)

- Progressive policy on facial hair and tattoos

- Up to 104 hours of default overtime per year (Based off working 84 hour pay periods)

- Many off-duty employment opportunities available / Many special events and other overtime available

- Generous vacation, 11 paid holidays, and sick time accrual

- Paid overtime while working a holiday shift

- Tuition assistance for higher education programs / Pathway to no cost criminal justice degree through Kilgore College.

- Night shift differential pay ($125 per month)

- TCOLE certificate pay ($75/monthly per certificate; Intermediate, Advanced, Master)

- Education pay ($50/monthly per degree level; Associate, Bachelor, Master)

- Assignment and Incentive Pay Structure:

o K-9 Assignment - $200/month

o CID Assignment - $400/month

o Investigator Assignment (DEA or Gang Unit) - $200/month

o Drone Operator - $100/month

o CIT - $50/month

o Crash - $50/month

o Intox Op - $50/month

o FTO - $50/month

o TCOLE Instructor - $50/month

o SWAT - $100/month

o OIC - $200/month

o Bilingual - $50/month

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Agency is recognized by the Texas Police Chief’s Association

Kilgore Police Department, 909 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore, Texas 75662

903-218-6905

For more information, email: paul.autrey(at)cityofkilgore.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,812.00 - $66,254.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,812 - $66,254