Police Officer - Recruit

City of Burleson; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

The City of Burleson is seeking a Police Officer to perform routine patrol, enforce laws, and handle traffic duties. Position mainly assigned to Patrol with possible Detective assignment. Applicants without TCOLE may take entrance exam; certified officers or those near graduation may be exempt. Required: high school diploma, 30 college credits, TCOLE certification, Texas driver's license.

For questions contact Deputy Chief Wes Routson at [phone] or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 30 Hours of college credit are required.
• TCOLE certification for Police Officer.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• DD214 for prior military service, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed.
• This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.

Skills

Mathematics

Criminal law knowledge

Computer basics

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Self-defense techniques

After-hours availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 Hours of college credit

TCOLE certification for Police Officer

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

DD214 for prior military service

Job description

Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.

Applicants who are not currently TCOLE certified or in the academy must take the Police Recruit Entrance Exam, November 6th. Applicants who are currently TCOLE certified or in an academy and will graduate with TCOLE certification within 30 days will be allowed to be exempt from the entrance exam. Applicants will immediately move onto the next step in the hiring process with the completion of the background packet (personal history statement) and the polygraph packet.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 30 Hours of college credit are required

Certificates And Licenses Required

• TCOLE certification for Police Officer.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• DD214 for prior military service, if applicable

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math to calculate speeding violations, elapsed time and accident reconstruction.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes.
• Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers.
• Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects.
• Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers. This will require allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system.

Benefits

For information on benefits, click Benefits Information | Burleson, TX - Official Website (burlesontx.com)

Job Description

Police Officer

Questions Regarding Qualifications May Be Addressed To

Deputy Chief Wes Routson

[phone]

[e-mail]