Police Officer

City of Friendswood; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

TMRS retirement

14 paid holidays

Personal days

Vacation days

Sick days

Military leave

Overtime or comp-time

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of Friendswood is seeking full-time Police Officers to patrol, intervene in crises, and conduct preliminary investigations in partnership with the community.

Applicants must meet one of several criteria (TCOLE certified, academy enrollment, military service with honorable discharge, or 60 college hours with 2.0 GPA). Cadet hires receive salary during academy and transition to officer after licensing.

Qualifications

• TCOLE certified or enrolled in a TCOLE-accredited entry-level program (police academy)
• 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge
• 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• New hires not certified will be classified as Cadet and will receive a salary of $68,494.40 while attending the academy and, after graduation and licensing, pay will be adjusted to $70,678.40

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patrols and respond to emergencies.
• Engage in crisis intervention and community partnerships.
• Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and gather evidence.

Job description

UP TO $ 15,000.00 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED TCOLE-CERTIFIED OFFICERS

Starting Pay $ 70,686.00 - $91,686.00

Lateral Officer Receive 1 TO 1 FOR EXPERIENCE

The City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time POLICE OFFICERS, with the Police Department. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public.

Applicants Must Meet Only ONE Of The Following Requirements

• TCOLE Certified;
• Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy);
• 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge; or
• Possess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• New hires not certified will be classified as Cadet and will receive an annual salary of $68,494.40 while attending the academy. Upon graduating the academy and passing the TCOLE Licensing Exam, the employee will receive a change in status to police officer and pay will be adjusted to $70,678.40.00 annually.

Lateral transfers come over year for year (1 to 1)

Police Officer Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, TMRS Retirement - 7% with 2 to 1 match (20 year retirement), 14 paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, Military Leave, Overtime or Comp-Time; Academic Incentive Pay - Associates $1200/year, Bachelors $1800/year, Masters $2400/year, TCOLE Certification Pay - Intermediate $2100/year, Advanced $2700/Year, Master $3300/year, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Longevity Pay.