Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

Gfoat; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Police Officer in Lancaster, Texas. Officers will provide essential law enforcement services, oversee traffic regulations, and engage with the public positively. Applicants must meet specific qualifications, including being a U.S. citizen, 21 years or older, and holding a Basic Peace Officer’s License. This role includes physical tasks and requires excellent communication skills. A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is also mandatory, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Visual acuity correctable to at least 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement and crime prevention services.
• Control traffic flow and enforce regulations.
• Assist in special crime prevention programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Physical fitness

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Under general supervision, Red Oak Police Officers provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to the public, control traffic flow, and enforce State and local traffic regulations. They also participate in and provide support and assistance to special Department crime prevention and specialized law enforcement programs.

Officers will be required to fulfill all duties of a Police Officer, including making arrests, running, climbing, sitting and standing for long hours, and writing legible and articulate reports. Applicants will also be required to have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the public in a positive manner. This information is intended to describe the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age
• Must hold a Basic Peace Officer’s License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) AND Lateral Entry applicants shall have no break in service from a comparable sized city/agency or larger and shall have two or more consecutive full-time years of experience at said agency to be eligible for the lateral entry hiring process. Lateral applicants who are currently under internal investigation by their employing agency will not be considered.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• For U.S. Military Service, must present DD214
• Visual acuity in both eyes, correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Computer literate
• Must meet all physical requirements