Police Officer (Non-Sworn)

$24.86 Hourly, Plus Benefits & Matching Retirement Accounts

Description

Under close supervision learns the necessary skills and knowledge required to become a Police Officer; becomes familiar with the Rules and Regulations of the Police Department; and performs related work as required. May also train as a Telecommunications Operator and Emergency Care Attendant (ECA).

May perform under close supervision a wide variety of police support, crime prevention and community service activities. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with state statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; possession of a valid state driver's license.  Must meet all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum standards for basic Peace Officer licensing training and initial licensure as a Texas Peace Officer.  Must obtain a Basic Texas Peace Officer License within time parameters per Police Chief approval. 

Supplemental Information

• All applicants for sworn positions must:
• Be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Be fingerprinted and undergo state, local and national criminal records check.
• Not be on court-ordered community supervisor or probation for any criminal offense.
• Not have been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last five (5) years.
• Not have been convicted of any prior felonies.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be subjected to a thorough, comprehensive background investigation and interview.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent or have twelve (12) semester hours credit from an accredited college or university.
• Must pass state medical, mental, polygraph and drug testing requirements.
• Not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
• Have an insurable driving record according to the city's insurance policy.
• Not have been convicted of more than five (5) moving violations within the past three (3) years.
• Have no prior DWI convictions.
• Be truthful in responses in their application and personal history statement.
• Any false statement made by the applicant shall be grounds for immediate rejection or termination if discovered after date of hire.