Police Officer
Salary: $72,000.00 Annually.
Position Summary:
Under general direction, enforces applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances. Performs various duties to support law enforcement activities as well as provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver license, or be able to obtain a Texas driver license.
- Must currently be licensed or able to be licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and be in good standing.
- Must be free of mental/physical defect(s) that would prevent a person from performing the duties of a police officer.
- Must pass a written test and oral review board.
- Must pass an extensive background check, psychological, medical physical, drug screening, vision and hearing tests.
- Must be willing to do shift work, patrol works 12 hour shifts, 84 hour pay periods.
- Must be willing and able to complete the department’s field training program.
- Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of patrol officer experience.
- Must not have a prior Brady violation.