Police Officer (Lateral Entry Only)

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Grapevine Police Department is seeking a lateral entry Police Officer. The starting pay is determined by previous experience as a full-time officer and includes a $10,000 new hire bonus for TCOLE certified officers with two years of prior Texas experience.

Selected candidates will patrol, investigate, and enforce laws within assigned areas, undergo the one-year probationary period, complete Field Training, and join a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE).
• Must be 21+ and eligible for Texas driver’s license.
• Background, polygraph, and psychological exams required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated area and respond to calls.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Present cases to courts as needed.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue citations.
• Participate in crime prevention activities.
• Interact professionally with the public.

Skills

Police procedure knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Peace Officer license (TCOLE)

Job description

Lateral Entry Salary and New Hire Bonus

The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as full-time police officer. Experience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.

ExperiencePolice Officer Lateral Entry StepHourly RateApproximate Annual Salary2 years of experienceStep C$44.18$91,894.403 years of experienceStep D$46.38$96,470.404 years of experienceStep E$48.71$101,316.805 years of experienceStep F$51.15$106,392.006+ years of experienceStep G$52.17$108,513.60

$10,000 New Hire Bonus for TCOLE certified officers with two years of experience (post FTO) at another Texas law enforcement agency.

• $5,000 paid upon hire
• $2,500 paid upon successful completion of Field Training Program
• $2,500 paid upon completion of a successful (passing evaluation) probationary period
• This bonus only applies to TCOLE certified officers with two years of experience (post FTO) at another Texas law enforcement agency.
• New hires who receive the $10,000 New Hire Bonus and voluntarily leave employment on or before completion of one year of employment will be required to pay back the bonus based upon the terms of the repayment agreement.

Job Summary

Provides 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.

This position will normally work on a probationary status for one year from date of swearing in with the City of Grapevine Police Department.

Essential Functions

• Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a city vehicle.
• Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property, often involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Prepares reports to document 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. Submits these documents for supervisory review.
• Prepares and presents cases to relevant courts, legal processes, and testifies when required.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, internal affairs, found property, and other relevant requests for service.
• Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.
• Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
• Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.

Required Skills

• Ability to acquire knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively in a team environment and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal pro-actively with work related problems.
• Ability to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators.
• Ability to physically accomplish the job and protect one’s self.

Applicants Must

• At a minimum, have received a high school diploma or GED,
• Hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer’s license,
• Be at least 21 years of age or older
• Have a TCOLE honorable discharge from any previous agency(s), if applicable.
• Have or be eligible to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license by hire date.
• Employees who are designated to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a non-emergency situation must have and maintain a CDL driver’s license.
• Pass a full background investigation, polygraph exam, and psychological exam.
• Pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment screening (Level 1), Titmus vision screening, Ishihara vision screening, and smell test.

Applicants Must NOT

• Have any DWI (alcohol or drugs) convictions in the last ten years.
• Have any felony convictions.
• Have been convicted, put on court-ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order.
• Have any convictions, deferred adjudication, or probation for assault family violence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this position may involve routine and possibly frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light
• Dusts and pollen
• Extreme heat and/or cold
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme noise levels
• Animals/wildlife
• Vibration
• Fumes and/or noxious odors
• Traffic
• Moving machinery
• Heights
• Disease/pathogens
• Toxic/caustic chemicals
• Explosives
• Violence
• Other extreme hazards not listed above

Safety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs change.

Regular full-time employees are assigned to work at least 40 hours per week, and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program.

The City of Grapevine offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance.