Peace Officer

Amarillo Police Department; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Police Department is seeking officers after successful completion of the Police Academy to patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service. The role includes investigating traffic accidents, enforcing laws, and writing detailed reports.

Civil service tests are part of the process with deadlines in December 2026. Additional duties include interviewing victims and witnesses, making arrests, testifying in court, and supporting crime prevention efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with good character and no felony or Class A convictions.
• Must read, write and speak English at a high school graduate level.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot and in vehicle.
• Investigate traffic accidents and enforce traffic laws.
• Respond to all calls for service and prepare written reports.
• Interview victims and witnesses, make arrests, and transport prisoners as needed.
• Present testimony in court and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Citizenship requirement

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

DD-214 (if applicable)

Job description

End Date: December 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)

Starting Salary: $75,762 plus education, certification, clothing, longevity pay

Job Summary:

After successful completion of the Police Academy, patrols assigned areas, investigatestraffic accidents, performs escort and guard duties, writes reports of activities, andresponds to all calls for service.

Provides patrol services on foot and in vehicle; enforces traffic laws and investigates trafficaccidents; investigates criminal offenses; interviews victims and witnesses and prepareswritten reports; arrests and detains criminals; searches suspects, vehicles, buildings, crimescenes, and seizes evidence; interviews and interrogates suspects and witnesses; booksprisoners in jail; testifies in court; other duties as assigned.

Civil Service Test Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11:59 pm

Testing Start Time: 9:00 am (latecomers will not be allowed in the testing area)

Amarillo College, West Campus. Lecture Hall. 6222 SW 9th, Amarillo, Texas 79106

All applicants who pass the written exam will take the physical readiness test (2,000meter row) after the written exam on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be a U.S. citizen of good character with no felony or Class A convictions.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language at a high school graduatelevel
• Must have normal speech and hearing
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of statutes and ordinances.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to function professionally under extreme duress during emergency/crisissituations.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-linetelephone systems.

Possible Disqualifiers

• History of bad debt
• Illegal possession or use of marijuana or THC

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. GED requires an additional 12 hours from anaccredited college.
• Must provide originals: valid driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, highschool diploma or GED, and college transcript. Must provide DD-214 member 4 (if applicable) prior to examination.

Physical Demands

Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/200, correctable to 20/20 in both eyes (eyesightbetween 20/100 and 20/200 must have a letter from their doctor stating eyesight is in a staticcondition). Each ear with no less than a 40db loss at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with orwithout correction.

Must pass a physical readiness test after the written exam.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee mustalso balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp,handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rationaldecisions and person repetitive motions.

EEO/ADA

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications fromeligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national original,ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familialstatus, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance withapplicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities ona case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications fromeligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin,ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familialstatus, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance withapplicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities ona case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Contact our Recruiters for further information:

CPL Chrysler Laur, phone #[phone]

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CPL Cecely Herr, phone #[phone]

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