Police Officer (TCOLE Certified - Entrance Exam Exempt)

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventive patrols.
• Enforce traffic laws and control traffic as required.
• Perform general law‑enforcement duties.
• Assist in investigations and may be assigned to Detective work when needed.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificates and Licenses Required:
  • TCOLE certification for Police Officer (current or obtainable within 30 days of academy graduation).
  • Valid Class C Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • DD214 for prior military service, if applicable.
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Basic math for calculating speeding violations, elapsed time, and accident reconstruction.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal criminal laws; police conduct regulations; human behavior and motivation; self‑defense techniques; current police methods and practices.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • 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 fellow officers.
  • Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in varied circumstances.
  • Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects.
  • Availability for after‑hours callbacks and willingness to provide personal contact numbers for a third‑party notification system.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring incentive:
  • $5,000 upon successful completion of required department field training.
  • $5,000 upon the 1‑year anniversary of employment as a certified police officer for the City of Burleson.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500 for moves exceeding 75 miles.

Applicants must complete two required packets (Personal History Statement and Polygraph Packet) and upload them with the application. Do not submit the packets until instructed to do so.