Police Officer

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

Job summary

Alvin Tx is seeking a Police Officer to perform a wide range of duties ensuring public safety and welfare. The role requires independent judgment in line with detailed standards, with duties including potential exposure to life-threatening situations and transporting prisoners.

You will report to the Sergeant or Lieutenant as assigned. Requirements include being 21+, a high school diploma or GED with additional credit/military service options, eligibility for TCOLE certification, and the ability

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be eligible for TCOLE certification or already certified.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must pass a background investigation including polygraph, psychological and physical/drug screens.
• Must pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of police duties to enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.
• Exercise independent judgment and follow detailed instructions with adherence to standards and procedures.
• Report to the Sergeant and/or Lieutenant as assigned.

Skills

Background investigation

Physical agility

Polygraph/psychological screening

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.