Police Officer - Certified/Lateral

(Lateral Officers are Certified Police Officers with 3 or more years of continuous experience with the same agency)

*Be sure to select the correct job posting you are applying for (Certified, Lateral In-State, or Lateral Out-of-State*

The City of Sugar Land is inviting law enforcement professionals who are interested in a full-time position as a Police Officer – Certified to apply to join our amazing City!

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The City of Sugar Land is located on the southwest side of Houston and is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. With a population of 111,000 , Sugar Land has been repeatedly ranked as one of America’s safest cities in the past ten years. Sugar Land boasts a diverse population, entertainment venues and a vibrant business community. The Sugar Land Police Department is a CALEA accredited department of over 180 sworn officers with opportunities for specialized assignments and training.

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Summary of Duties

A Police Officer – Certified is an individual who has attended a Police Academy and is certified and licensed as a Peace Officer by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) or who will be certified within 180 days of the submission of their application. This category also includes applicants who have, or are in the process of, challenging TCOLE as an Out of State or Federal applicant but do not have at least 3 years of service as a sworn peace officer with their most recent police agency that allows them to apply as a Police Officer- Lateral.

Candidates who have applied with the expectation of academy graduation and TCOLE licensure, or TCOLE licensure through Out-of-State or Federal challenges, within the specified time frame who ultimately do not complete that requirement will be discharged from the hiring process unless they meet other requirements allowing them to continue in the hiring process.

Qualifications

In addition to completion of the academy and TCOLE licensure, it is preferred that candidates also have:

• A Bachelor's Degree, or an expected graduation within 180 days of the submission of their application, from an accredited school or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. (The institution/program must be recognized as accredited through the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education.)

OR

• Two years active United States Armed Forces Military Experience with an Honorable Discharge or an expected discharge within 180 days of their application.

OR

• The completion, or expected completion within 180 days, of a military obligation of at least 6 years (US Military Reservists)

OR

• A stable job history of 5 or more years at a single employer or while owning their own business. Candidates in this category should be able to demonstrate an emphasis on personal and professional growth, successes in their employment field, and actions or organizational memberships that serve as a model to be emulated by others. This 5 years of stable job history should be within the last 7 years from the date of application.

In addition, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, have a valid driver license with a good driving record and a stable employment record with no history of any conduct which may affect suitability for law enforcement work. Candidates must pass each step of the selection process, which includes, physical fitness test, oral interview board, polygraph test, and a thorough background investigation. Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored. A job description for a City of Sugar Land Certified Police Officer is posted online. Non-smokers are preferred.