Police Officer (Certified ONLY)

Summary

Police Officer

Provides crime prevention and law enforcement services for the Town through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift. This position is open to those who are currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); OR Out of State Peace Officers who can meet minimum standards for Texas licensure (TCOLE RULE §217.1 at or before the conditional offer is given). If you would like more information related to our new lateral transfer program and pay information, please click the link below.

Examples of duties include patrolling a specific beat or unit to promote public safety, responding to calls for police service, conducting thorough investigations, securing crime scenes, directing traffic, completing reports, guarding and transporting prisoners, testifying in court, operating and maintaining vehicle and equipment, attending training activities, storing evidence, maintaining positive relationships with the public and co-workers, reporting unsafe conditions, and adhering to departmental policies.

Minimum qualifications include being a U.S. citizen, having a valid state-issued driver's license, passing the hiring process and meeting TCOLE requirements, being at least 21 years of age, being certified as a Peace Officer by TCOLE, completing the Police Training Officer field training program, having no convictions involving family violence, no convictions of a Class B misdemeanor or greater, no criminal charges pending, no marijuana or illegal drug use within the specified timeframes, not being on probation for any criminal offense, and having no more than three chargeable accidents within the last three years.

Desired qualifications include knowledge of police officer and law enforcement regulations, excellent communicative skills, bilingual skills preferred, ability to work flexible hours and accept on-call duty status, ability to follow directives, and maintaining confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.

Important notice: To ensure you receive all communications regarding your application, please add noreply@governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list and regularly check your email (including your spam/junk folders). All important updates and requests will be sent from this address.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness program.

Retirement & Financial Benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), 457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation, disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and holidays.

Work – Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Job Description

Police Officer

Provides crime prevention and law enforcement services for the Town through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift. This position is open to those who are currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); OR Out of State Peace Officers who can meet minimum standards for Texas licensure (TCOLE RULE §217.1 at or before the conditional offer is given). If you would like more information related to our new lateral transfer program and pay information, please click the link below.

Examples of duties include patrolling a specific beat or unit to promote public safety, responding to calls for police service, conducting thorough investigations, securing crime scenes, directing traffic, completing reports, guarding and transporting prisoners, testifying in court, operating and maintaining vehicle and equipment, attending training activities, storing evidence, maintaining positive relationships with the public and co-workers, reporting unsafe conditions, and adhering to departmental policies.

Minimum qualifications include being a U.S. citizen, having a valid state-issued driver's license, passing the hiring process and meeting TCOLE requirements, being at least 21 years of age, being certified as a Peace Officer by TCOLE, completing the Police Training Officer field training program, having no convictions involving family violence, no convictions of a Class B misdemeanor or greater, no criminal charges pending, no marijuana or illegal drug use within the specified timeframes, not being on probation for any criminal offense, and having no more than three chargeable accidents within the last three years.

Desired qualifications include knowledge of police officer and law enforcement regulations, excellent communicative skills, bilingual skills preferred, ability to work flexible hours and accept on-call duty status, ability to follow directives, and maintaining confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.

Important notice: To ensure you receive all communications regarding your application, please add noreply@governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list and regularly check your email (including your spam/junk folders). All important updates and requests will be sent from this address.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Below is an overview of what we offer:

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness program.

Retirement & Financial Benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), 457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation, disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and holidays.

Work – Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).