Full-Time Patrol Officer

City of Maypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 44,414 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Medical and dental insurance

Paid training opportunities

14 paid holidays and personal days

Job summary

Gfoat is hiring a Full-Time Patrol Officer in the United States, specifically based in the Town of Texas. The role requires patrolling assigned jurisdictions, responding to inquiries, and ensuring public safety by enforcing laws.

Benefits include a competitive salary starting at $44,414/year, uniforms and equipment provided, paid training, health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. Candidates must meet educational and certification standards and pass a medical examination.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Peace Officer Certificate preferred or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and codes.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned jurisdiction and detect criminal activity.
• Prepare detailed incident/offense reports.
• Testify in court as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of laws and codes

Effective communication skills

Ability to enforce traffic laws

Criminal justice inquiry ability

Report writing skills

Ability to maintain relationships

Patrol and detect criminal activity

Education

High School or GED certificate

Basic Peace Officer Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time Patrol Officer

Current Pay Rate - $44,414/yr. $21.35/hr. - starting + (Officer Retention Program) = $50,000/yr.

The City of Bruceville-Eddy is currently accepting applications for full-time patrol officers. The City of Bruceville-Eddy is located in McLennan County on Interstate 35 between Waco and Temple, Texas. The City of Bruceville-Eddy supplies uniforms, paid training opportunities, as well as a take home vehicle*.

Full-time officers receive 13 paid holidays as well as 1 paid personal day. Full-time officers receive paid health, dental, and life insurance. All applicants are required to complete the Personal History Statement form available on the TCOLE website. You may submit your resume via email to [e-mail]. All Personal History Statements must be printed and notarized. You can drop off in person or mail to 143 Wilcox Drive Eddy, Texas 76524.

Employee Benefits

• Uniforms / Equipment Provided
• Take Home Vehicle Program*
• Training Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Eye / Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Pension / 401(k)
• Health and Dental Insurance for employee: 100% of premium (BCBSTX PPO Plan)
• Health and Dental Insurance for spouse and eligible dependents: 50% of premium (BCBSTX PPO Plan)
• TMRS: 1.5:1 match with 7% employer match, retirement eligibility at 20 years of service or 5 years at age 60, 30% COLA
• 14 Paid holidays per year, with 1 extra personal holiday (15 in total)
• Paid vacation and sick leave

Requirements

• High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Basic Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement preferred or eligible to become certified.
• No prior arrest records for: driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, possession or trafficking of illegal narcotics or drugs, assault, stalking, family violence, theft, crimes of moral turpitude, or sexual offenses.
• Military applicants must disclose any non-judicial discipline involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• Never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense.
• Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense.
• Never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class C misdemeanor.
• Good knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws, codes and statutes.
• Ability to patrol assigned jurisdiction and detect and suppress criminal activity.
• Ability to make criminal justice inquiries on suspects to determine if wanted and make arrest when appropriate.
• Ability to prepare detailed incident / offense reports.
• Ability to enforce traffic laws by patrolling and issuing traffic citations to violators.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Pass a medical examination and drug screen. The purpose of the medical examination and drug screen is to determine whether the individual is physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of duties appropriate to the type of license or appointment sought and whether the individual shows traces of drug dependency or illegal drug use.
• Pass a Psychological and Emotional Health Examination. Given the nature of law enforcement and the potential consequences to the agency, the purpose of the psychological examination is to determine whether the individual is in satisfactory psychological and emotional health to serve as the type of law enforcement officer for which the license or appointment is sought.
• Ability to effectively respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Skill in communicating effectively both in writing and in person.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, City employees, government agencies, and the general public.
• Secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bruceville-Eddy Police Department.