Police Officer

DFW; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keller Police Department in Keller, TX is hiring a Police Officer in a full-time role. Under general direction, you will perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties to protect life and property and ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal laws.

Starting pay includes a structured pay scale with incentives for lateral officers and relocation assistance. The role requires patrol, arrests, traffic enforcement, investigation, and community interaction to maintain public safety and

Qualifications

• TCOLE certified preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• No class B convictions within the last 10 years.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Texas DL within 30 days.
• Must pass physical assessment and written test.
• Able to pass background investigation and be of good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to ensure law compliance and investigate suspicious activities.
• Make arrests of individuals who violate law and/or ordinances.
• Enforce City, State, and Federal laws.
• Respond to calls for assistance and provide police protection.
• Interact with the community to establish a positive working relationship.
• Provide general public safety services during emergencies and incidents.

Skills

Good communication

Physical fitness

Decision making under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Police Officer

Full Time Keller, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1275

Salary Range: $38.81 To $46.38 Hourly

The Keller Police Department is a community-driven, State recognized and Nationally Accredited organization committed to excellence and partnering with the community to make Keller a better place to live, visit and conduct business. Other communities are proudly partnering with the City of Keller for their policing, 9-1-1 NETCOM Communications, detention and animal control efforts. We are looking for quality candidates to apply for our Police Officer open positions and to become part of a longstanding and proud history of partnerships and a professional law enforcement careers that establish a standard of excellence. Below is a recap of the starting officer pay, lateral officer program, and minimum position requirements.

New Hire Incentive Pay

• Lateral Officer Program - Based on TCOLE experience and internal equity, lateral officers who are selected for employment may be eligible for a $7,500 “sign-on” incentive. In addition, the officer will be placed on the Step Plan based on their years of experience as a certified peace officer.
• Relocation Pay - Candidates who are selected for employment may be eligible for a $2,500 relocation stipend for living further than 75 miles from Keller Police Department.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer is to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain citizen safety, protection of life and property, and compliance with City, State, and Federal laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Patrol an assigned area via foot or vehicle to ensure law compliance and investigate suspicious activities, individuals, vehicles, or conditions.
2. Make arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinances.
3. Subdue violent individuals.
4. Enforce City, State, and Federal Laws.
5. Respond to calls for assistance and provide the necessary police protection.
6. Issue traffic citations or warnings to individuals violating traffic laws.
7. Investigate traffic accidents and direct traffic.
8. Conduct preliminary investigation of crimes and crime scenes to uncover and collect/document relevant evidence and/or testimony.
9. Conduct searches according to due process procedures.
10. Interact with the community to establish a close working relationship.
11. Provide general public safety services during emergency conditions such as inclement weather and traffic accidents.
12. Testify in court as required.
13. Respond to reports of sick, injured or demented persons.
14. Conduct proactive police patrol in an assigned area.
15. Investigate suspicious vehicles and persons.
16. Respond to and investigate causes of mechanical alarms.
17. Prepare cases and reports for court.
18. Transport prisoners to County or local facilities.
19. Check the security of business establishments in this jurisdiction.
20. Conduct targeted patrols of school areas and municipal parks.
21. Assist in the recovery and control of animals in this jurisdiction.
22. Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at emergency fire scenes.
23. Maintain and inspect department vehicles and equipment.
24. Complete assignments as directed.
25. Arrive at work on time every day, in good physical and mental condition.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Promote the designated organizational culture in actions, behavior and performance of duties.
2. Conduct follow-up investigations.
3. Process prisoners into jail facility.
4. Conduct and document vehicle and equipment inspections.
5. Attend training sessions for professional and personal growth.
6. Perform undercover investigative work as needed.
7. Utilize safety equipment as provided by the city.
8. Acquire / maintain knowledge of accepted police best practices as standardized by CALEA and TPCA accreditation programs.
9. Perform other duties as assigned or directed by a supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. TCOLE certified preferred but not required.
2. High School diploma or a GED equivalent
3. No class B convictions within the last 10 years
4. Twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire.
5. Valid current driver's license and ability to obtain Texas Drivers’ License within 30 days of hire.
6. Must meet minimum hiring standards as outlined in G. O. Recruitment Policy 200.03.
7. Uncorrected vision with not less than 20/200 (Snellen) and corrected 20/20 in one eye and at least 20/40 in the other eye, binocular vision/depth perception required. All applicants must pass a color vision test.
8. Good moral character.
9. Ability to pass a physical assessment and written test.
10. Must pass a thorough, comprehensive background investigation.
11. Physically and mentally sound as determined by the City physician and psychologist.
12. Knowledge of City, State, and Federal Ordinances/Laws, and approved practices, principles, and procedures of police work.
13. Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and the community.
14. Capability to follow law enforcement rules and procedures, memorize and retain information, evaluate information of an uncertain or conflicting nature, and make appropriate decisions with regard to the law.
15. Ability to maintain emotional control and resolve routine, stressful or emergency situations.
16. Honorably discharged from the military, if applicable.
17. Physically fit and remain physically fit to perform duties of a Police Officer.

Narcotics/Drug History

• Marijuana/THC: no use within two (2) years
• Other Controlled Substances: no use within ten (10) years of felony grade substances, subject to the TX Controlled Substance Act
• Other Controlled Substances: no more than two (2) total lifetime uses

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work performed indoors in climate-controlled facilities and outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Officer subject to extensive travel throughout an assigned patrol area on foot or in a vehicle, and will be exposed to stressful, hostile and dangerous situations/conditions. Incumbent must be able to run, jump and climb on various inclines, terrain and surfaces, and lift, carry, push, and/or drag objects or persons weighting up to 150 pounds unassisted (except by mechanical or stationary self-contained objects). Job requires the ability to drive in all weather conditions and read license plates, tags, street signs, and addresses from long distances at various speeds, day and night. Hours include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required.

The City of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation, please call the Human Resources Department at 817-743-4040. For all other inquiries, please contact Sergeant Austin Clark at 817-743-4546.