The City of Murphy is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  Candidates selected to test will receive more details including date, time and location via email prior to the testing.  Interested applicants must complete an application. Please visit www.murphytx.org in order to apply.

Under immediate direction of the Shift Sergeant (Shift Commander), or OIC (Officer-in-Charge) in the absence of the shift commander, provides crime prevention and law enforcement services for the City through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area or assignment during duty hours.

The pay range is as follows.  An Officer with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice or a related field is eligible for $250/Month in educational incentive pay.    The Advanced Peace Officer certification is eligible for $25/Month in incentive pay, the Intermediate Peace Officer certification is eligible for $50/Month in incentive pay and the Master Peace Officer certification is eligible for $75/Mo in incentive pay.

• High School diploma or G.E.D required;  
• Must be 20 years and 180 days of age at the time of application
• If not already licensed as a Texas peace officer, must attend and pass on the first attempt, a Basic Peace Officer Course designated by the Murphy Police Department
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License without restrictions (except “A”) required by date of appointment - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Licensed, or licensable without delay, by date of appointment as a peace officer in the state of Texas through TCOLE
• Three (3) years full-time police experience within the last five (5) years
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice or related field

• Required to work flexible hours and accept on-call duty and call out status
• Must pass a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation
• Must be able to pass a background check on previous employment; motor vehicle record check; physical fitness test

Must have a general working knowledge of police officer and/or law enforcement regulations

Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written

Must possess knowledge of computer operations, stressing accuracy, speed, knowledge and usage of proper grammar

Understands and displays behaviors consistent with servant leadership

Understands and is conversant in the basics of community oriented policing, Broken Windows Theory, and basic and advanced crime prevention techniques

To perform the essential functions of the job, must have good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment (vehicles, weapons, radios, etc.); have vision correctable to 20/20 binocular; be able to distinguish between red, green, and yellow in order to accurately describe suspects and vehicles and to identify traffic lights and sign colors; must be able to physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; to observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; must have ability to perform work in adverse environmental conditions; ability to follow verbal and written directives; to communicate courteously and effectively with other people; must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions; maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information

Is responsible for encouraging and facilitating a harmonious working environment, therefore, the following interpersonal and personal characteristics are expected:
Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct;
Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others;
Displays courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards co-workers and members of the public; and, 
Recognizes the importance of being a team member that creates a positive working environment

Please visit www.murphytx.org to apply.