POLICE OFFICER (FULL TIME)




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Number of available positions: 1

Non-Licensed Officers:


• High School diploma required; GED acceptable if augmented with 60 college credit hours. College degree preferred.
• If a Texas resident, a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License is required.  If an out-of-state resident moving to Texas, the applicant must obtain a valid Class C  Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
• Texas Basic Certificate of Law Enforcement Officer Training required (may be waived temporarily by the Chief of Police).
• Must be U.S. citizen to be sworn Texas officer.
• Two years' work experience required.
 


Lateral Entry Officers.  For officers interested in the lateral entry program, the following additional requirements apply:

• At most recent agency, minimum of two years continuous law enforcement experience as a peace officer relevant to municipal policing
• Break in service of no more than 12 months prior to the date of application
• The Chief of Police will review training and experience on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility for the Lateral Entry Program
 

Code : 84-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE SWORN

Group : POLICE SWO

Job Family : POLICE

Job Class : POLICE OFFICER

Salary: $91,070.00-$116,332.00