Description:
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Police Officer (TCOLE Certified - Entrance Exam Exempt)
Location: Police Department, Burleson, Tx 76028
Department: Police Department
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $75,000.00 - $86,945.56
Position Type: Regular |
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Job Description Summary
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Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.
Applicants who are currently TCOLE certified or in an academy and will graduate with TCOLE certification within 30 days will be allowed to be exempt from the entrance exam. Applicants will immediately move onto the next step in the hiring process with the completion of the background packet (personal history statement) and the polygraph packet. Attach completed items with your application.
2 PACKETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION
POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
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Qualifications
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of college in a related field at an accredited college/university or verifiable military service with honorable discharge.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
• TCOLE certification for Police Officer.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• DD214 for prior military service, if applicable
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of basic math to calculate speeding violations, elapsed time and accident reconstruction.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes.
• Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers.
• Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects.
• Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers. This will require allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system. |
Benefits
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The City of Burleson offers an excellent benefits package including the following:
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Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 match by the City of Burleson.
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Insurance: The City provides excellent insurance benefits for employees including 2 health plan options, dental coverage, and vision coverage. Additionally, life insurance, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program are City provided. Employees have the option to purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
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Leave: The selected candidate will receive vacation leave and sick leave, in addition to paid holidays, a personal day, and a wellness day, provided criteria are met.
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Resources
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Police Officer
PO/PSR - Recruitment October Flyer 2022
Selection Process PO-PSR Flow Chart 2022
Texas Administrative Code
POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
Application Special Instructions
Your interest in becoming a member of the Burleson Police Department is appreciated. The position open is for Commissioned Police Officers assigned to Patrol Division.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Questions regarding qualifications may be addressed to:
Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer
(817) 426-9917
dsandifer@burlesontx.com
2 PACKETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION
POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE (UPLOAD TO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
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