Police Officer

Summary

Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.Respond to calls for service from citizens.Maintain high-visibility patrols.Educate public and citizen contacts.Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City's guiding principles.Perform related duties as assigned.In accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements:Must be United States of America citizen at the time of applicationAt least age 18 and will have not reached the age of 45 prior to entering a beginning position in the police departmentMust have either a High School Diploma or GED AND one of the following:a. Associate degree or completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum 2.0 GPAb. Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active duty servicec. Minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered)d. At least 21 years of age and have at least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responderEducation, prior police or military experience requirements must be met prior to academy start date.Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & SkillsCommunicate in the English languageMust be able to pass all steps in the Garland Police Department hiring process:Physical agility testDetailed personal history statementThorough background investigationPolygraph examinationOral interview boardPsychological and medical examinationsDrug screenAdministrative review by the Chief of PoliceLicenses & CertificationsMust possess a Texas Class "C" drivers licenseMust be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.Respond to calls for service from citizens.Maintain high-visibility patrols.Educate public and citizen contacts.Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City's guiding principles.Perform related duties as assigned.In accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements:Must be United States of America citizen at the time of applicationAt least age 18 and will have not reached the age of 45 prior to entering a beginning position in the police departmentMust have either a High School Diploma or GED AND one of the following:a. Associate degree or completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum 2.0 GPAb. Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active duty servicec. Minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered)d. At least 21 years of age and have at least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responderEducation, prior police or military experience requirements must be met prior to academy start date.Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & SkillsCommunicate in the English languageMust be able to pass all steps in the Garland Police Department hiring process:Physical agility testDetailed personal history statementThorough background investigationPolygraph examinationOral interview boardPsychological and medical examinationsDrug screenAdministrative review by the Chief of PoliceLicenses & CertificationsMust possess a Texas Class "C" drivers licenseMust be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program#J-18808-Ljbffr