Police Officer

Education and Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Some Experience Is Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Good knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures; good knowledge of criminal structures and traffic ordinances; good knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures; good knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, city ordinances, state and federal law; skill in the care and use of crime scene tools, cameras, police weapons, radios and computer.

Special Requirements

• Work is primarily in field environment and involves considerable exposure to weather conditions, hazardous situations and materials etc.
  • Physical demands are medium and require standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, crouching etc.
  • May be required to move heavy objects over 170 lbs.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Benefits

The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day. Benefits Offered Include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, TMRS Pension, Empower Retirement, Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays, 4-Day Work-WeekFor most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!

Application Instructions

Tuition Reimbursement Please visit our Benefits page for more information: https://farmersbranch.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

Required Question

• 01 Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• 02 Do you have previous law enforcement experience?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1-2 years
  • Over 3 years
  • No Experience
• 03 Are you at least 21 years of age, as required by TCOLE?
  • Yes
  • No
• 04 Do you currently possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
  • Yes, I currently posses the required certification.
  • No, I do not possess this certification.
• 05 If you do possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE), what is your PID number?
  • (Please enter PID number here)
• 06 Are you a US Citizen, as required by TCOLE?
  • Yes
  • No
• 07 Have you been convicted of a DWI or any other class B misdemeanor or higher within the past 10 years?
  • Yes
  • No
• 08 Are you prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle (as this is a disqualifying factor mandated by TCOLE)?
  • Yes
  • No
• 09 Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition (as this is a disqualifying factor mandated by TCOLE)?
  • Yes
  • No
• 10 Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers' license?
  • Yes
  • No
• 11 The city's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years or a DWI/DUI conviction in the past 7 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
• 12 Are you willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed?
  • Yes
  • No
• 13 Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?
  • Yes
  • No