Police Officer

Colleyville Dental; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleyville Police Department is seeking a full-time police officer to perform patrol and investigative duties within a designated area. The role involves enforcing traffic laws, responding to emergencies, and collecting and documenting evidence for court proceedings.

You will work under general supervision, conduct routine patrols, and participate in crime prevention and education programs as needed. The position requires flexibility to respond to incidents outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, usually in a City vehicle.
• Initiate investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Document investigative actions, interviews, affidavits, evidence collection, and apprehension of suspects.
• Prepare and present cases to the District Attorney's office.
• Respond to emergency calls and protect lives and property.

Skills

Patrol duties

Investigations

Documentation

Court testimony

Emergency response

Report writing

Undercover work

Traffic enforcement

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

U.S. Citizen

Job description

Summary of Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide crime prevention and law enforcement responsibilities for the conduct of routine patrols, preliminary, criminal and specialized investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift.

Essential Functions

• Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a City vehicle.
• Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Documents investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants; evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery.
• Prepares and presents cases to District Attorney's office.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc.
• Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property often times involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Prepares activity reports detailing patrol/investigation occurrences and submits reports to superiors for review.
• Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.Investigates and prepares crime/traffic reports on criminal activities and traffic accidents.
• Files required reports for the court and legal process and appears and testifies in court as required.
• Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
• Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies or critical incidents as determined by Police Department Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must pass:
  • Written examination
  • Background investigation
  • Essential Job Function screening
  • Polygraph test
  • Oral Review Board
  • Psychological screening
  • Drug test
• Must possess good moral character and meet any other standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Lateral Entry Officers must meet the requirements set forth in the Colleyville Police Department's General Orders 401 (L).

Lateral Entry Program

Must have 2 years experience as paid full time Police Officer from comparable size agency with no more than three years break in service. TCOLE Certified, starting pay commensurate with experience and training.

Salary Range

$80,072 - $95,285 annually

(Police Cadets earn $6,028.64 monthly while in the Academy)

Sign-on Incentive Program

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for certified/laterals
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for non-certified

Contact Person

Jeremiah Filion, Personnel Sergeant

Address

5201 Riverwalk Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034

Office

817-503-1213

Employee Benefits

The City of Colleyville offers a wide range of employee benefits.