Police Recruit

Essential Functions

Assists in various department operations.
May work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff;
maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information;
performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED certification required;
  OR have a completed college degree from an accredited college or university;
  OR have an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty.
  Some college courses preferred as well as relative law enforcement experience preferred.

Knowledge

• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  Geography, roads, and landmarks of City and surrounding areas.

Skills

• Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with OPD policies.
  Following verbal and written instruction.
  Reading and understanding training materials and completing written, physical, and skills testing.
  Learning and applying training materials and training instructions.
  Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Other Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States.
  Be at least 20 years of age and attain the age of 21 prior to the completion of the next scheduled OPD Academy.
  Has the ability to fluently read, write, and speak English language.
  Not be currently on court ordered community service or probation for any criminal offense.
  Not have been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor of the classification "Class B", or its equivalent, within the last ten (10) years in any state or federal court.
  Not have been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion for intoxication offenses as defined by the Texas Penal Code, Title 10, Chapter 49, Section 49.04, 49.05 and 49.06 within the last ten (10) years.
  Not have been convicted at any time of a felony offense, or its equivalent, "Class A" misdemeanor, or its equivalent in any county, state or federal court.
  Not have been convicted at any time of an offense of family violence.
  Not have any criminal charges pending.
  Not have excessive traffic tickets or accidents.
  Be of good moral character.
  Have been honorably discharged from any and all military service or provide proof of acceptable military re-enlistment eligibility if prior service is uncharacterized.
  Must successfully complete an oral interview board, ½ mile run in 5 minutes or less, entry level test, agility test, TABE9 Reading Comprehension test, background investigation, polygraph, medical physical, drug screen, vision and psychological examination.
  Must submit the following additional documentation: Birth certificate, high school diploma or G.E.D., high school transcripts, college transcripts, any college degree, DD-214 (if applicable), driver's license, social security card, current & valid vehicle liability insurance card listing the applicant specifically as an insured driver, or other documents as requested for confirmation of details in application packet.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a classroom environment, and in the field for training exercises;
  requires strenuous physical efforts and ability to meet physical standards of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Salary

$71338 per year