Police Officer (Lateral Entry Only)

City of Grapevine; Texas; On-site; USD 92,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grapevine Police Department seeks a certified officer for lateral entry. Starting salary depends on prior full-time police experience; reserve/military service not counted.

Two-year experience earns Step C–G with annual salaries from about $91,895 to $108,514, plus a $10,000 new hire bonus for TCOLE-certified officers from other Texas agencies. The role involves patrol, crime prevention, investigations, and traffic duties during a probationary year.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Current TCOLE Peace Officer’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Texas driver’s license by hire date.
• CDL driver’s license if required for driving a commercial vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to deter and detect crime, usually in a city vehicle.
• Respond to emergencies to protect lives and property and apprehend suspects.
• Apply investigation techniques to develop and prosecute offenders.
• Prepare reports and documents for supervisory review.
• Present cases to courts and testify as required.
• Enforce traffic laws and participate in prevention programs.
• Interact professionally with the public and maintain attendance.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Responsibility & accountability

Punctuality & reliability

Clear communication

Teamwork ability

Decision making under procedures

Education

High school diploma / GED

TCOLE Peace Officer’s license

21+ years of age

Valid Texas driver's license

CDL (if applicable)

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.

• 2 years of experience
  Step C
  $44.18
  $91,894.40
• 3 years of experience
  Step D
  $46.38
  $96,470.40
• 4 years of experience
  Step E
  $48.71
  $101,316.80
• 5 years of experience
  Step F
  $51.15
  $106,392.00
• 6+ years of experience
  Step 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.

With limited supervision this position operates in an assigned area(s) of the City of Grapevine and through the application of sound judgment developed through training, education, and experience, performs crime prevention and detection activities to enforce federal, state and local laws, preserve the peace and protect property and lives. Typical duties include:

1. Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a city vehicle.
2. Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property, often involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
3. Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
4. 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.
5. Prepares and presents cases to relevant courts, legal processes, and testifies when required.
6. Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, internal affairs, found property, and other relevant requests for service.
7. Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.
8. Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
9. Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
10. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
11. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
12. Maintains regular and timely attendance.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

1. At a minimum, have received a high school diploma or GED,
2. Hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer’s license,
3. Be at least 21 years of age or older
4. Have a TCOLE honorable discharge from any previous agency(s), if applicable.
5. Have or be eligible to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license by hire date.
6. Employees who are designated to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a non-emergency situation must have and maintain a CDL driver’s license.
7. Pass a full background investigation, polygraph exam, and psychological exam.
8. 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:

1. Have any DWI (alcohol or drugs) convictions in the last ten years.
2. Have any felony convictions.
3. 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.
4. 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.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.