Patrol Officer — Protect, Serve & Elevate Your Career

Kingsville, City of (TX); Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

TMRS retirement

Vacation Leave 120 hrs/yr

Sick Leave 120 hrs/yr

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The City of Kingsville invites applications for a Police Officer position with the Kingsville Police Department. The department has about 50 officers and uses a six-phase alternate hiring process. Applicants must meet TCOLE standards and have not disqualifying events.

Online applications are submitted to the HR Office, with supporting documents. The City offers health insurance, TMRS retirement, leave benefits, uniforms, and education pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic TCOLE Peace Officer Certification is required.
• Two years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Active law enforcement employment in the last 12 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls and requests from the public for emergency assistance.
• Patrols community and assigned areas for traffic violations and other offenses.
• Participates in the City’s hiring process and adheres to the phase requirements when vacancy exists.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Basic TCOLE Peace Officer Certification

2 years prior law enforcement experience

Job description

The City of Kingsville invites applications for a Police Officer position with the Kingsville Police Department. The department has about 50 officers and uses a six-phase alternate hiring process. Applicants must meet TCOLE standards and have not disqualifying events.

Online applications are submitted to the HR Office, with supporting documents. The City offers health insurance, TMRS retirement, leave benefits, uniforms, and education pay.