Police Trainee - 145th Academy Class

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso seeks candidates for a Police Officer role. Under supervision, recruits learn state and local policies, tactics, and procedures while undergoing academy training and hands-on practice.

A valid Texas license and basic officer certification are required, with rigorous background checks and medical screening. The position starts with classroom and field instruction, including physical training and examinations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher.
• Six months of general work experience involving public contact; or two years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent by time of application.
• Basic Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) upon completion of training.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the State Basic Peace Officers Examination date.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with eligibility for citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision, learn state and local law enforcement policies, tactics and procedures.
• Attend the police academy classroom and field training.
• Attend lectures and demonstrations, engage in practice sessions, read textbooks, and prepare study assignments.
• Respond to emergency incidents and participate in daily physical training.
• Completion of background investigations and examinations before hire.

Skills

Public contact

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Texas Driver's License

TCOLE license

Job description

MOS Code: All MOS Codes will be accepted.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED or higher, and six (6) months of general work experience involving public contact; or at least two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of application. Basic Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) upon completion of training.

Special Requirements

Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age by the State Basic Peace Officers Examination date. Must be a current U.S. Citizen* (born or naturalized) or Honorably Discharged Legal Permanent Resident. Applicants must reside within the U.S. Meet El Paso Police Department pre-appointment standards including a rigid background investigation, and a comprehensive medical/psychological examination with drug screening. Applicants with prior military service may not currently have a dishonorable discharge or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service.

Amendment to S.B. 252 relating to licensing of certain veterans

Sec. 1701.3095. LICENSING OF CERTAIN VETERANS WHO ARE LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS. The commission is authorized to issue a license to a person who is a legal permanent resident of the United States if the person:

1. meets the requirements of this chapter and the commission's rules for the license;
2. is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge;
3. presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship.

Under immediate supervision, learn general and specific state and local law enforcement policies, tactics and procedures to qualify for certification as a Texas Peace Officer.

Participate in and complete the police academy classroom and designated police command field training. Involves: Attend lectures and demonstrations, engage in practice sessions, read textbooks and instructional manuals, and prepare and submit study assignments about law enforcement, Texas penal and related codes, firearms and other weapons care and use, marksmanship, department requirements, policies and procedures, traffic laws and control, arrest methods, two-way radio operation, defensive driving, safety and emergency response techniques, accident investigation, ethics, report writing, and community relations principles.

Engage in miscellaneous related public safety activities as required. Involves: Respond to emergency incidents as qualified to perform simple protective services and victim rescue tasks in accordance with specific instructions from the Training Chief. Participate in a rigorous daily physical training program.

Written Test Information - To be announced.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written examination. Those who receive a passing score on the written examination will be invited to attend a Job Simulation. Applicants who successfully achieve a passing score on the written examination and job simulation will be sent a link to turn in their Personal History Statement (PHS).

Candidates placed on the eligible list may not be certified for hire until successful completion of the comprehensive background investigation and oral board panel interview. Candidates must be successful at each stage to move forward through the process. A conditional offer of employment will be given to those selected, pending successful medical/psychological examination and drug screening results.

Salary Range

The salary for this position will be $25.99 per hour.