Certified Police Officer ($10k sign-on bonus - Lateral Transfers accepted)

City of The Colony; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in law enforcement is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Police Officers. This role is crucial for maintaining safety and order within the community, requiring a blend of physical fitness, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills. Officers will engage in a variety of responsibilities, from responding to emergencies and enforcing laws to conducting investigations and maintaining public trust. If you are passionate about serving your community and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with the potential for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Texas Peace Officer License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and remain professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services and respond to citizen requests.
• Enforce traffic laws and produce detailed reports.
• Administer CPR and first aid in emergencies.

Skills

Law Enforcement

CPR and First Aid

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Multitasking

Teamwork

Driving Skills

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

College Degree

Tools

Police Radio

Department Vehicle

Authorized Weapons

Job description

The primary function of this position is to provide basic law enforcement services in our city by self-initiated law enforcement activity and responding to requests for service from citizens. Every employee in this department must make ethical decisions daily, conform to applicable laws and departmental policy, communicate effectively with our citizens and coworkers, and remain professional in all circumstances.

To be considered for a Police Officer position, you must complete the questionnaire below. Please complete, save to your computer, and attach to your employment profile under Personal History Statement at the end of the application. Applications submitted without the questionnaire will not be considered.

PD Preliminary Background Questionnaire

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties assigned to a Police Officer for the City of The Colony.
• Operate a department vehicle in a safe manner under a variety of weather and lighting conditions in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Ensure the department vehicle is properly maintained, fueled, and cleaned.
• Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone, and in person, with citizens, coworkers, supervisors, and instructors, including persons of diverse backgrounds without prejudice.
• Enforce all traffic laws and ordinances, primarily by self-initiated activity.
• Produce complete and detailed written and typed reports documenting calls for service and crimes investigated.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Respond to residential and business alarms and conduct searches associated with the alarms.
• Make arrests with or without warrant in compliance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Chase suspects over various terrains and obstacles, and under various conditions. Physically restrain individuals that are under arrest who may be uncooperative or combative.
• Remain standing in a stationary position for four or more hours while directing traffic, directing children at a crosswalk, or standing guard at a crime scene, or other assignments necessary for effective law enforcement.
• Administer CPR and first aid in emergency situations.
• Counsel, detain, or arrest individuals who are mentally ill or mentally impaired.
• Perform all essential physical functions of the job which include:
• Run and sprint short distances or run for sustained periods of time (over 2 minutes).
• Run up and down stairs.
• Dodge, jump, or crawl under obstacles.
• Climb fences.
• Lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs and move objects over 100 lbs such as equipment and road debris.
• Extract or drag victims and suspects from automobiles and buildings.
• Push a car off the roadway.
• Use force by pushing and pulling or other trained use of force techniques.
• Bend and twist in use of force situations and to get in and out of vehicles.
• Maintain minimal fitness levels to perform all essential duties and tasks which include:
• Possess the aerobic power to perform essential pursuit and use of force situations involving sustained effort.
• Possess anaerobic power to perform essential pursuit, extraction and use of force situations involving short intense effort.
• Possess upper body muscular endurance to perform pursuit, lifting, carrying and extraction essential functions.
• Possess upper body absolute strength to perform essential lifting, pushing and pulling essential functions.
• Possess the agility to move quickly around objects and obstacles in pursuit situations.
• Possess leg power to perform sprints, jumping and vaulting tasks.
• Possess abdominal muscular endurance to perform pursuits and lifting tasks.
• Ability to multitask under stressful situations and drive a city vehicle safely under various conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances, run, climb fences or stairs, or enter open windows in pursuit of persons.
• Ability to remain seated or standing for long periods while remaining alert.
• Safely and effectively use any authorized weapon in a variety of circumstances, weather, and lighting, and demonstrate proficiency annually.
• Work independently without direct supervision on any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and accept on-call status. Work outside in any weather condition.
• Effectively communicate with others by writing, comprehending, and speaking the English language. Remain professional and courteous while dealing with angry or hostile individuals.
• Work with others effectively as a team to accomplish tasks without discrimination.
• Bend and lift 100 lbs.
• Have normal vision correctable to 20/20, hearing correctable to normal range, and full use of both hands.
• Attend required training, which might require overnight travel, and testify in court when summoned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Texas Peace Officer License.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License without restriction (except A) at the time of appointment. In the past three years; no more than three total entries for moving violations and/or accidents, nor any involuntary license suspensions during that period.
• No Class A Misdemeanor or Felony Convictions and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
• Must never have been convicted of domestic violence.
• Honorably Discharged from military service or prior law enforcement service.
• No use of Marijuana within last 1 year.
• No use of any illegal substance within last 10 years.
• No visible tattoos (body art) on any part of head, face or ears.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree.
• Prior Law Enforcement Experience.
• Ability to type 25 wpm.
• Superior physical fitness.
• Ability to speak Spanish.