Police Officer

National Police; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garland Police Department is seeking applicants for a police officer role in Garland, Texas. The position emphasizes proactive enforcement of laws, high-visibility patrols, and community education.

Ideal candidates will meet state qualifications, including citizenship, age, education, and prior law enforcement experience or military service. Completion of a rigorous hiring process is required.

Qualifications

• Must be United States citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old before entering a beginning position.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED and either an Associate degree or 60 college hours, or military discharge after 2 years, or two years of commissioned peace officer service, or two years of government/first-responder experience.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, including issuing citations.
• Respond to citizen calls for service.
• Maintain high-visibility patrols.
• Educate public and citizen contacts.
• Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.
• Attend state mandated and supplemental training yearly.
• Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.
• Preserve and enhance quality of life in Garland per city guiding principles.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written English

Communication skills

Public safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Military honorable discharge (2+ years)

Two years of peace officer experience

Two years experience with government or first-responder

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Notice of Examination

Summary

Respond to citizen calls for service, enforce criminal and traffic laws, reduce crime and fear of crime within the City of Garland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.

• Respond to calls for service from citizens.

• Maintain high-visibility patrols.

• Educate public and citizen contacts.

• Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.

• Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.

• Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.

• Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City's guiding principles.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

In accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements:

• Must be United States of America citizen at the time of application

• At least age 18 prior to entering a beginning position in the police department

• Must have either a High School Diploma or GED and either**

• Associate degree or the completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, OR

• Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of service, OR

• minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered when determining an applicant's satisfaction of the two-year prior service requirement), OR

• Be at least 21 years of age or older, and have at least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state, or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responder.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Communicate in the English language Must be able to pass all steps in the Garland Police Department hiring process:

• Written Civil Service exam

• Physical agility test

• Detailed personal history statement

• Thorough background investigation

• Polygraph examination

• Oral interview board

• Psychological and medical examinations

• Drug screen

• Administrative review by the Chief of Police

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a Texas Class "C" driver's license

• Must be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program