Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerThe City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time Police Officers, with the Police Department. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public.Applicants must meet only one of the following requirements:TCOLE Certified;Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy);3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge; orPossess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.Lateral transfers come over year for year (1 to 1)Police Officer Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, TMRS Retirement - 7% with 2 to 1 match (20 year retirement), 14 paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, Military Leave, Overtime or Comp-Time; Academic Incentive Pay - Associates $1200/year, Bachelors $1800/year, Masters $2400/year, TCOLE Certification Pay - Intermediate $2100/year, Advanced $2700/Year, Master $3300/year, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Longevity Pay.Please check your spam email account for follow up emails regarding information on how to complete your background packet

Job Description

Police OfficerThe City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time Police Officers, with the Police Department. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public.Applicants must meet only one of the following requirements:TCOLE Certified;Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy);3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge; orPossess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.Lateral transfers come over year for year (1 to 1)Police Officer Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, TMRS Retirement - 7% with 2 to 1 match (20 year retirement), 14 paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, Military Leave, Overtime or Comp-Time; Academic Incentive Pay - Associates $1200/year, Bachelors $1800/year, Masters $2400/year, TCOLE Certification Pay - Intermediate $2100/year, Advanced $2700/Year, Master $3300/year, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Longevity Pay.Please check your spam email account for follow up emails regarding information on how to complete your background packet