Sworn Police Officer

About the role

Are you an experienced Sworn Police Officer seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact on a vibrant, family-oriented community? Look no further than the City of Highland Village!

Responsibilities

• Expertly gather and disseminate vital information to the public.
• Skillfully mediate disputes to maintain harmony and peace.
• Participate actively in service-oriented initiatives to enhance community relations.
• Proactively prevent and investigate crimes to ensure public safety.

Job Requirements

• At least 21 years of age or older.
• Fingerprinted and undergo state, local, and national criminal records check.
• Not on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense.
• Not convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last ten (10) years.
• Not convicted of any prior felonies.
• Of good moral character.
• Pass a thorough, comprehensive background investigation and interview.
• A high school graduate or equivalent, or have twelve (12) semester hours credit from an accredited college or university.
• Pass state medical, mental, polygraph, and drug testing requirements.
• Have an insurable driving record according to the city’s insurance policy.
• No prior DWI convictions.
• Not left employment with any agency under less than honorable conditions.
• Hold a Texas Peace Officer’s license through TCOLE prior to participation in any law enforcement duties.
• Hold a valid Texas driver's license.
• Able to obtain Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) certification within 18 months of hire date, or as reasonable within scheduling constraints per Police Chief approval.

Qualifications

• Eligible for additional pay for certifications that are above and beyond the requirements of the position.
• Up to $1000 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $4,800 year in certification/differential pay.

Benefits

• Great work schedule: 12-hour shifts & 3 day weekends every other week.
• Excellent equipment and paid training.
• Up to $1000 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Health, Dental, vision, life, long term disability starting at $0.00 per month.
• Free telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical.
• 2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting).
• Full-time employees do not pay into Social Security.
• 2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months of employment.
• 13 total paid holidays consisting of ten city holidays, one birthday holiday and two personal holidays.
• Shift schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating Fri/Sat/Sun off. The schedule is based on 84 hours every 2 weeks with 4 hours of built in overtime which is reflected in annual pay.

Pay

Base Salary: $78,668.37
Base Eligible Salary + Eligible Overtime + Max Certification/Differential Pay Eligible: $89,481.75
Certification/Differential Pay Eligible up to $4,800 per year on receiving qualified certifications.

Schedule

12-hour shifts & 3 day weekends every other week.

Benefits

• Up to $1000 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Health, Dental, vision, life, long term disability starting at $0.00 per month.
• Free telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical.
• 2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting).
• Full-time employees do not pay into Social Security.
• 2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months of employment.
• 13 total paid holidays consisting of ten city holidays, one birthday holiday and two personal holidays.
• Shift schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating Fri/Sat/Sun off. The schedule is based on 84 hours every 2 weeks with 4 hours of built in overtime which is reflected in annual pay.