Police Officer - Recruit
About the Role
Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.
Hiring Process
Applicants who are not currently TCOLE certified or in the academy must take the Police Recruit Entrance Exam on November 6th. Applicants who are currently TCOLE certified or in an academy and will graduate with TCOLE certification within 30 days will be allowed to be exempt from the entrance exam.
Applicants will immediately move onto the next step in the hiring process with the completion of the background packet (personal history statement) and the polygraph packet.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 30 hours of college credit required
Certifications and Licenses
- TCOLE certification for Police Officer
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record
- DD214 for prior military service, if applicable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic math to calculate speeding violations, elapsed time and accident reconstruction
- Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices
- Knowledge of basic computers
- Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes
- Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers
- Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances
- Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects
- Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers (requires allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system)
Application Information
The position is open for Commissioned Police Officers assigned to Patrol Division. Open until filled.
For questions regarding qualifications, contact Deputy Chief Wes Routson at (817) 426-9947 or wroutson@burlesontx.com.
Additional resources: Police Officer Selection Process, PO-PSR Flow Chart, Texas Administrative Code, Polygraph Packet, Personal History Statement.
Benefits information available at Benefits Information | Burleson, TX - Official Website (burlesontx.com).