Police Officer Recruit

Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County College

Salary: $51,107

Position Summary:

The Police Officer Recruit is a transitional role that is expected to attend and successfully complete Police Academy as well as pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) exam in preparation to qualify for commissioning as a peace officer for the Tarrant County College District (TCCD). This position is responsible for successfully meeting the academic, psychological, and physical training requirements of the Police Academy, with the objective of transitioning into a Police Officer role once all requirements are met, typically within one year of hire.

Essential Functions:

  • Uses interpersonal skills, thinking, and reasoning to make sound judgments when deciding how duties and responsibilities are completed
  • Attends Police Academy training, which includes physical fitness training, successfully completing all exercises and examinations, and adhering to all rules and regulations of the Police Academy
  • Performs on-the-job training by working assigned, rotating shifts to complete security patrols, traffic control, investigations, arresting persons involved in crimes or misconduct, and render first aid
  • Complies with assignments, policies, procedures, and directives given during on-the-job training; carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and local laws or ordinances, and College District policies and procedures
  • Under supervision, works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct
  • Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations, as guided by Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation with supervisors or other Police staff; responds to emergency radio calls and requests ambulances and other law enforcement or emergency agencies when necessary
  • Maintains contact with supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities and provide assistance during emergency situations

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years old at time of required training completion.
  • Is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least 2 two years of service before before discharge; and
  • Presents evidence satisfactory to the commission (TCOLE) that the person has applied for United States citizenship.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Management, or related field
  • At least one (1) year’s working experience working at a college or university related to the Essential Performance Requirements