Police Officer Recruit: Launch Your Public Safety Career

Town-of-Flower-Moun; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower Mound Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Recruits. The Recruit is a non-sworn employee in training and must complete a TCOLE-certified academy to qualify as a sworn officer.

Selected candidates will undergo basic training, gain hands-on experience, and join a team focused on service to the community. This on-site role requires meeting education and background standards and passing multiple assessments.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet all TCOLE minimum requirements.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in Town policy.
• No convictions involving family violence.
• No Class A misdemeanor or greater in Texas Penal Code or similar law.
• No Class B misdemeanor in past 10 years.
• No pending criminal charges.
• No marijuana use in last 2 years and no other illegal drug use in last 5 years.
• Not on probation for any criminal offense.
• Not more than three chargeable accidents in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Attends and completes all required phases of basic training through a TCOLE academy.
• Operates and maintains vehicle and personal equipment.
• Attends training activities and receives instruction in job related subjects.
• Maintains positive, friendly and effective relations with the public and co-workers.
• Reports unsafe or hazardous conditions to proper authority.
• Follows personnel, safety, and departmental policies and orders.
• Informs supervisor of work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Excellent communication

Good judgment

Confidentiality

Education

HS diploma or GED

30 college hours GPA 2.0+

Military service (2 years) OR active reserve

Job description

Flower Mound Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Recruits. The Recruit is a non-sworn employee in training and must complete a TCOLE-certified academy to qualify as a sworn officer.

Selected candidates will undergo basic training, gain hands-on experience, and join a team focused on service to the community. This on-site role requires meeting education and background standards and passing multiple assessments.