PATROL OFFICER

Gfoat; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 60,340 - 73,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $5,000

Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Uniform and equipment provided

Paid training for approximately 175 hours

Job summary

Gfoat is hiring a police officer in Selma, Texas, offering a competitive salary of $67,045 annually along with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include responding to emergency calls, conducting traffic enforcement, and engaging with the community positively. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE). The position includes paid training and a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with shifts structured to allow for 3-day weekends every other week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE) and a valid driver’s license.
• No previous experience required, but must meet TCOLE requirements.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol duties and maintain visibility of police presence.
• Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints.
• Conduct traffic enforcement and issue citations.
• Complete administrative duties: case reports and documentation.
• Investigate traffic accidents and file accident reports.
• Engage in community-oriented programs positively.

Skills

Basic technical knowledge

Analytical judgment

Reading skills

Writing skills

Arithmetic skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Job description

Compensation

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus (paid upon completing the Field Training Officer program)
• Salary: $67,045 annually
• Overtime: 1½-time hourly rate
• PTO accrual begins immediately at 4.50 hrs per pay period (eligible for use after probation)
• Holiday pay: 14 city holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
• Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (City contribution 2-to-1) with a 20‑year requirement
• Certification stipend: $25/month for Intermediate, $50/month for Advanced, $100/month for Master
• Longevity: $120 annually for each full year of service, distributed evenly across pay periods

Benefits

• Uniform, weapon, and equipment furnished by the department
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by the city; short‑term and long‑term disability also paid by the city
• Paid training: approximately 175 hours of department training per cycle

Schedule

• 12‑hour shifts rotating on a 2‑week cycle, allowing a 3‑day weekend every other weekend

Training

• Field Training Program: 12 weeks (duration varies based on progress)
• In‑service training paid by the department with Chief of Police approval

Perks and Equipment

• Vehicle: Ford Explorer SUV equipped with laptop, WatchGuard digital video with bodycams, 12‑gauge shotgun, and AED
• Personal firearms: AR‑15 patrol rifle and Active Shooter Body Armor Rifle Kit

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol duties, maintain visibility of police presence, search for suspicious activity, conduct field interviews of suspected offenders, and make arrests
• Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints, assist Fire and EMS during emergencies
• Conduct traffic enforcement, issue citations, and report statistical data on traffic violations
• Complete administrative duties: case reports, paperwork, documentation, and preparing reports and correspondence
• Investigate traffic accidents, obtain verbal accounts, block off traffic as needed, and file accident reports
• Engage in community‑oriented programs, interacting with the public positively and non‑confrontationally

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No previous experience required; must hold a Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE) and a valid driver’s license
• Must meet TCOLE requirements and already possess at least a Basic Peace Officer License on file
• Basic technical knowledge and analytical judgment appropriate for the role
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills