Police- Police Recruit

City of Nacogdoches; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Nacogdoches is seeking entry-level law enforcement officers to join the police department. Successful candidates will perform various law enforcement duties, assist in criminal investigations, and undergo training to obtain TCOLE certification. Applicants must meet specific testing requirements and possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain basic certification by TCOLE.
• Must pass written and physical agility tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement duties during assigned periods.
• Assists in investigations of criminal offenses.
• Apprehends criminals as part of law enforcement efforts.

Skills

Law enforcement duties

Investigative assistance

Physical agility

Job description

EMPLOYMENT WILL BE BASED ON: Attendance at an approved police academy; successfully pass TCOLE exam and completion of required field training program(s). Contents of the test may be obtained by contacting the Nacogdoches Police Department Training Coordinator.

This team member performs law enforcement duties in an assigned area during a specific period; assists in investigations of criminal offenses and in the apprehension of criminals. All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the standard written examination. Applicants may not take the written test more than two (2) times in six-month period. All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the Nacogdoches Police Department physical agility test. Applicants may not take the physical agility test more than two (2) times in any six-month period.

Must possess a valid Texas drivers license. Must be able to obtain basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).