Certified Police Officer – Patrol
Salary: $62,017 annually.
Closing Date: Sep 20, 2024.
Requirements:
- At least 21 years of age on the date of hire.
- High School Graduate or High School Equivalency Certificate.
- Licensed TEXAS Police Officer (TCOLE) or within 60 days of graduation from an approved TEXAS Police Academy.
- If an out of Texas Police Officer, see “Out of State Peace Officer” TCOLE requirements.
- Have a valid Texas Driver License (at the date of hire).
- Citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.
- Able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Must be of a good moral character.
- Not prohibited by State or Federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
- Pass the required physical agility course.
- Pass a written exam (POST) with minimum a score of 70, in each section.
- Pass extensive background investigation.
- Pass Oral Interview Board.
- Interview with the Chief of Police
- Successfully complete a post-job Psychological Exam, Medical Exam and Drug Screening.