Police Officer - Recruit

burlesontx; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burleson Police Department seeks commissioned police officers primarily for Patrol with potential Detective assignments. Applicants must meet Texas standards and begin with a background/medical evaluation.

Qualification includes TCOLE certification, a Texas driver license, and educational credits; exam processes and entry steps are defined in the application instructions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and related duties.
• Position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary.
• Complete background and polygraph packets as part of the hiring process.
• Respond to calls, write accurate reports, and uphold public safety.

Skills

Decision making

Physical fitness

Communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

30 college credit hours

Tools

Police radio systems

Mobile data terminals

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.

Summary

Qualifications

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

Selection Process PO-PSR Flow Chart

Texas Administrative Code

POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE

Application Special Instructions

Your interest in becoming a member of the Burleson Police Department is appreciated. The position open is for Commissioned Police Officers assigned to Patrol Division.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Questions regarding qualifications may be addressed to:
Deputy Chief Wes Routson
[phone]
[e-mail]