Police Officer (Certified/Lateral)

Definition

The written examination will be conducted online and will take approximately three hours to complete. The testing window is scheduled for August 7-10. Only candidates who receive an invitation from Human Resources will be eligible to take the exam.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• A Certified Police Officer – Certified is an individual who has attended a Police Academy and is certified and licensed as a Peace Officer by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) or who will be certified within 120 days of the testing date. This requirement also includes applicants who have, or are in the process of, challenging TCOLE as an Out of State applicant.
• Individuals currently in a police academy and not expected to be TCOLE certified by December 5, 2026 should submit an application as a Track 2 Police Cadet.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city and respond to calls for assistance;
• Conduct pro-active traffic enforcement duties;
• Arrest, transport and book prisoners;
• Investigate traffic accidents;
• Issue citations as deemed necessary;
• Testify in court when necessary;
• Conduct preliminary investigations of all reported offenses;
• Feed prisoners;
• Maintain jail;
• Prepare offense and accident reports;
• Provide information and referral information to victims, family members and witnesses;
• Maintain proficiency in all aspects of police work by attending scheduled in-service training, including qualifying with department issued firearms in compliance with State law and maintaining awareness of changing laws;
• Maintain familiarity with the City's geography and maintain assigned vehicle and equipment;
• Continue to meet the physical ability criterion to pursue and subdue suspects in order to assist citizens and other officers;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Subject to 24-hour recall.

Benefits

• Medical Plans (Three Options);
• Dental Plans (Two Options);
• Vision Provider;
• Life Insurance Provider;
• Flexible Spending Account;
• Supplemental Insurance Policies;
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS);
• Optional Deferred Compensation 457 Plan and ROTH IRA;

Pay

The annual salary range is $72,961.00 to $84,612.00. Additionally, there is a first-year $10,000 incentive, subject to the City's hiring incentive council-approved ordinance.

Schedule

Subject to 24-hour recall.