Certified Police Officer - Lateral - NEW HIGHER SALARY

City of Wylie; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated police department committed to serving the community and ensuring safety. This role offers the opportunity to patrol, enforce laws, and engage in various law enforcement activities while receiving competitive pay based on years of service. As a member of this innovative team, you'll contribute to a safe environment, enhance your skills, and grow professionally. With a focus on personal happiness and professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER OR ABOUT TO OBTAIN A PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION.
• Minimum requirements include valid Texas Driver's License and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and enforce laws to prevent crime and provide police services.
• Maintain physical fitness and follow orders during various duties.

Skills

Effective Communication

Weapons Proficiency

Crime Scene Preservation

Investigations

Defensive Tactics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

TCOLE Certification

Job description

Why work for the City of Wylie?
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. We are committed to building a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish, creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:
We leverage the diversity of our workforce to innovate continually. The City of Wylie invests in our employees by providing a work environment that enhances personal happiness and professional growth.

MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER OR ABOUT TO OBTAIN A PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

The City of Wylie Police Department seeks certified peace officers to patrol, enforce laws, prevent crime, and perform related duties. Responsibilities include reporting, special assignments, and providing police services under supervision by a Police Sergeant. Applicants will be contacted individually for testing arrangements.

Annual salary varies based on years of service, with top pay after 8 years. Salary details are as follows:

Years of Service	Annual Salary
1 Year—Step 0	$80,840.00
2 Years—Step 1	$84,073.60
3 Years—Step 2	$87,436.54
4 Years—Step 3	$90,934.01
5 Years—Step 4	$94,571.34
6 Years—Step 5	$98,354.22
7 Years—Step 6	$102,288.39
8 Years—Step 7	$106,379.93

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, making ethical decisions, effective communication, maintaining physical fitness, following orders, crime scene preservation, investigations, equipment handling, weapons proficiency, use of force, defensive tactics, restraint, search procedures, pursuit, medical aid, traffic control, vehicle operation, accident investigation, courtroom testimony, training, weather adaptability, communication, report writing, safety, and professionalism.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, TCOLE certification, valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days, U.S. citizenship, age 21+, clean driving record, no felony convictions, and completion of NIMS training post-hire. Physical strength and activity levels are specified, and no visible tattoos are permitted. Work involves indoor/outdoor environments, shift work, and occasional call-outs.