Lateral Entry Police Officer — $10K New Hire Bonus

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Grapevine Police Department is seeking a lateral entry Police Officer. The starting pay is determined by previous experience as a full-time officer and includes a $10,000 new hire bonus for TCOLE certified officers with two years of prior Texas experience.

Selected candidates will patrol, investigate, and enforce laws within assigned areas, undergo the one-year probationary period, complete Field Training, and join a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE).
• Must be 21+ and eligible for Texas driver’s license.
• Background, polygraph, and psychological exams required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated area and respond to calls.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Present cases to courts as needed.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue citations.
• Participate in crime prevention activities.
• Interact professionally with the public.

Skills

Police procedure knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE)

Job description

The City of Grapevine Police Department is seeking a lateral entry Police Officer. The starting pay is determined by previous experience as a full-time officer and includes a $10,000 new hire bonus for TCOLE certified officers with two years of prior Texas experience.

Selected candidates will patrol, investigate, and enforce laws within assigned areas, undergo the one-year probationary period, complete Field Training, and join a comprehensive benefits package.