Police Officer - Recruit

City of Burleson; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burleson seeks a Police Officer to perform routine patrol, law enforcement and traffic control. The role is mainly assigned to Patrol but may serve in Detective as needed. Applicants must meet certification and licensing requirements and complete the background process.

Open until filled; compensation reflects Texas norms. Deputy Chief Wes Routson can provide qualifications guidance and contact information for the hiring process.

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 routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and related duties as needed.
• Position assigned mainly to Patrol, with potential assignment to Detective as necessary.

Skills

Basic math

Knowledge of laws

Computer knowledge

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Use of force

After-hours availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 college credits

TCOLE certification

Texas Class C driver's license

DD214 (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.

Job Description

Police Officer

Selection Process PO-PSR Flow Chart

Texas Administrative Code

POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT LOCATED HERE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Details

The position open is for Commissioned Police Officers assigned to Patrol Division.

Questions Regarding Qualifications May Be Addressed To

Deputy Chief Wes Routson

[phone]

[e-mail]

Salary: $73000 - $73000 per year