Community-Driven Police Officer — Impactful Service

Gfoat; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellaire Police Department invites applicants for a Police Officer role that serves the community through proactive policing, emergency response, and law enforcement duties. The position emphasizes serving residents, collaboration with small-city teams, and maintaining public safety with fidelity to department values.

The role requires a 21+ age minimum, a current TCOLE Basic Peace Officer license (or active academy enrollment at appointment time), and either 9 college credits with a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
• Active Basic Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment. Candidates currently enrolled in a police academy will be considered.
• Education/Experience: meet one of the following criteria: at least 9 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; or two years of continuous, verifiable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 or non-emergency calls, provide basic emergency medical services as appropriate.
• Conduct initial investigations, assess crime scenes, and complete reports.
• Address city ordinance issues and violations; assist with warrant services and CID surveillance.
• Initiate proactive patrol activities to deter crime and enforce laws; traffic enforcement and quality-of-life checks.
• Attend training to enhance proactive policing skills and obtain certifications; conduct business checks and security patrols; support city events with security and traffic control.
• Maintain the dog pound, including feeding, cleaning, and administering medications; perform animal control duties; manage jail activities including booking, fingerprinting, and feeding prisoners.
• Respond to homeless-related calls and mental health crises, provide assistance and transport as needed.
• Complete offense reports, tag evidence, appear in court for testimony; assist outside agencies; file warrants; contribute to team duties.

Education

9 college credits with GPA 3.0+

Two years of continuous, verifiable work experience

Job description

The City of Bellaire Police Department invites applicants for a Police Officer role that serves the community through proactive policing, emergency response, and law enforcement duties. The position emphasizes serving residents, collaboration with small-city teams, and maintaining public safety with fidelity to department values.

The role requires a 21+ age minimum, a current TCOLE Basic Peace Officer license (or active academy enrollment at appointment time), and either 9 college credits with a