Police Officer

Salary: $70,220.80 – $92,019.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, Police Officers provide professional, responsive, and community-oriented police services to protect life and property, maintain public order, and uphold the rights of all individuals. This role supports the mission of public safety by preserving peace, preventing crime, and fostering a safe and engaged community through lawful enforcement, proactive engagement, and service delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces local, state, and federal laws and ordinances in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including crimes in progress, accidents, disturbances, and requests for assistance.
• Participates in crime prevention, criminal investigations, recovery of stolen or missing property, and the arrest and prosecution of offenders.
• Aids the sick and injured and supports other emergency services personnel.
• Prepares organized, detailed, and concise written reports and documentation using proper grammar and spelling.
• Engages in community policing efforts, including public education, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Attends shift briefings, court proceedings, training sessions, and community meetings.
• Operates police vehicle and specialized equipment safely and effectively.
• Performs specialized functions based on assignment (e.g., K-9, SWAT, training, investigations).
• Maintains professional integrity, accountability, and adherence to department values and protocols.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Age: Must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of the entrance examination and not more than 50 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must meet all TCOLE and Local Government Code Chapter 143 requirements.
• If not currently certified, must successfully complete a police academy and obtain TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Extensive background investigation required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Thirty (30) college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution, or
• Two (2) years of active military service, or
• Six (6) years of reserve military service or National Guard experience.