Police Officer

cityofalvin; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alvin, TX, is seeking Police Officers to uphold state and local laws, perform duties with diligence, and operate under established procedures.

The role involves independent judgment, potential danger, pursuing suspects, transporting prisoners, and reporting to the Sergeant or Lieutenant; candidates must meet education, certification, and background requirements and be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (If GED - Must have either 12 hours of college credit with at least a 2.0 GPA or 2 years of US military service with an Honorable Discharge).
• Must be eligible to be TCOLE certified or already certified.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation which includes polygraph, psychological and physical/ drug screen exams.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Uphold state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.
• Perform duties with independence under detailed instructions and prescribed standards.
• Apprehend criminals and transport prisoners.
• Report to the Sergeant and/or Lieutenant as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Announcement:

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of police duties to ensure the just enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. The incumbent must be able to exercise independent judgment and perform duties according to detailed instructions with strict adherence to prescribed standards and procedures, without close supervision. Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Sergeant and/or Lieutenant as assigned.

Police Officer Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (If GED - Must have either 12 hours of college credit with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on other grading scales) or 2 years of US military service with an Honorable Discharge).
• Must be eligible to be TCOLE certified or already certified.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation which includes polygraph, psychological and physical/ drug screen exams.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test.

Salary:

Police Cadet: $23.63 per hour.

Police Officer Certified: $36.13 per hour.

Special Notice:

***Applicants will be notified of the testing date, time and venue via email. Be sure to check emails and read them carefully.