POLICE RECRUIT

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Taylor, Texas is seeking a Police Officer to protect its residents and their property. This vital role involves enforcing laws, educating the public on compliance, and maintaining order. Candidates must meet the educational requirements and hold necessary Texas certifications. Applications are due by July 9, ahead of the examination on July 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 12 credit hours at a college with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Possession of Basic Certification by TCLEOSE required.
• Valid Texas driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Protects City's residents and property through law enforcement.
• Promotes voluntary compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Participates in public education initiatives.

Skills

Physical Agility

Public Education

Law Enforcement Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

12 Hours College Coursework

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taylor Police Department - Taylor, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

POLICE OFFICER

City of Taylor, Texas

Examination Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

Location: Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance Street, Taylor, Texas

Summary of Position: Protects the City's residents and property by striving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement, public education, and role modeling.

Eligibility List: The Eligibility List established through this exam will be effective for 12 months from date of the test or until exhausted, whichever comes first.

Deadline for Returning Application:Wednesday, July 9, 5:00 PMEligible candidates must submit their application packet through the online application system.Failure to submit the application by the above date shall render the candidate ineligible to take the examination.

Physical Agility:The Physical Agility test will be held following the written exam for those applicants passing the written examination.

The above notice was posted outside the Office of the Civil Service Director of the CIty of Taylor, Texas on June 10, 2025, by 5 PM.

Qualifications

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Must possess a high school diploma; or a high school equivalency certificate and
• Evidence of successful completion of at least 12 hours from an institution of higher education with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale;

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Basic Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE)
• Valid, appropriate Texas drivers license,
• Successful completion of training programs, classes and all other training certifications as required by the police department.

Or

• High school diploma; or a high school equivalency certificate and evidence of successful completion of at least 12 hours from an institution of higher education with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and
• Eligible to pursue a career in the Texas Criminal Justice System.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Requires a Texas Drivers License

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