PD- POLICE RECRUIT/OFFICER

Opportunity Description

The City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team. We are looking for candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service.

Candidate Engagement Plan

• May 22-August 2: Accepting applications
• During our recruiting period, we will conduct our Application Material Review weekly.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS).
• Following testing, candidates will complete a Written Examination.
• Candidates who pass their Physical Fitness Test and Written Examination will undergo an Internal Background Investigation.
• August 24-28: Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in an Oral Panel Interview.
• September 7-11: Oral Panel Interviews.
• September 14: Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring process.
• September 14-October 11: Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirements.
• October 26: First Day as a City of Coppell Employee.
• November 16: First Day of Academy

Pay Structure

• This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan.
• To view full our full Step Plan click here.
• Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.
• POLICE RECRUIT (PD1, 1): Starting Hourly Rate: $39.27
• POLICE OFFICER (PD2, 1-7): Starting Hourly Rate Step 1: $40.85*

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must meet the following to be considered:
• Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record
• Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process:
• Complete the Preliminary Application
• Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)
• Written Examination
• Internal Background Investigation
• Online DISC Assessment
• Oral Panel Interview
• Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer:
• Credit, Education, and Employment Verification
• Polygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug/Medical Evaluation (L2)
• Chief's Meeting Requirement

Resources

• List of Employment Disqualifiers (PDF)
• Minimum Requirements / Hiring Process (PDF)
• Physical Readiness Standards (PDF)

Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)

Experience

• POLICE RECRUIT: Ability to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
• POLICE RECRUIT: Ability to satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
• POLICE RECRUIT: Ability to satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period
• POLICE OFFICER: T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
• POLICE OFFICER: Lateral Transfer Candidates Are Required To Possess The Following: Be in good standing with current/previous agency
• POLICE OFFICER: Certified Peace Officer with at least 3 years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any state
• POLICE OFFICER: Prior patrol duty experience
• POLICE OFFICER: TCOLE Advanced Certification
• POLICE OFFICER: Fluency in a language other than English

Other Desirable Education/experience/knowledge/skillsets

• Prior patrol duty experience
• T.C.O.L.E Advanced Certification
• Fluency in a language other than English

What We Do

• Help people by providing public safety to the City Of Coppell
• Promote police / community partnerships through Problem-Oriented Policing and Community Policing
• Provide a wide variety of services to our community including Citizens Police Academy, Junior Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol, Women's Self Defense, and more
• Enforce traffic and parking laws
• Participate in community events and providing public safety at City-sponsored events, sporting events, and other large scale public events

What We Provide

• A wide variety of special assignments including:
• Bike Patrol Unit
• Community Policing Officer
• Criminal Investigations Detective
• Federal Task Force Officer
• K-9 Unit
• Neighborhood Policing Officer
• Police Honor Guard
• School Resource Officer
• Special Investigations Detective
• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
• Traffic / Motorcycle Division
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Complete duty gear including uniforms, weapons, boots, and protective vests
• Continued job related training and leadership training opportunities
• Generous Medical, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Incentive pay for advanced peace officer certifications
• Incentive Pay for Police Training Officer
• Opportunity for advancement to supervisory positions
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Wellness Incentive

Benefits

• Click here to learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!