TCOLE-Certified Police Officer — Competitive Benefits

Fate Police Department; Fate (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay: Intermediate Peace/

Certification pay: Advanced Peace

Certification pay: Master Peace

Bilingual bonus

EMT pay

Paramedic pay

Insurance package

HRA benefit

TMRS 2:1 match

Deferred compensation

Training and development

Lateral transfers possible

Job summary

The Fate Police Department is hiring TCOLE-certified police officers to serve a community of about 25,000 residents. You will respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and engage with the public to ensure safety and trust.

A strong emphasis on training, certification upkeep, and professional growth is noted in the department’s offerings. Certification pay tiers and comprehensive benefits are provided, including insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation options.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic TCOLE certification required and maintained.
• Pass written and physical agility tests and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, routine complaints and disturbances, and take necessary action.
• Ensure that appropriate vehicles, personnel, and equipment arrive safely at the scene.
• Direct and coordinate emergency scene activity until relieved by a supervisor.
• Enforce city statutes, state laws and department policies.
• Direct traffic, escort traffic, and issue traffic warnings and citations.
• Investigate criminal activity, traffic collisions, and emergency incidents.
• Question suspects, serve warrants, and take statements from citizens and witnesses.
• Prepare and submit reports and records related to acts and calls for service.
• Attend training to meet certification requirements and improve performance.
• Patrol assigned area by vehicle, alone or in teams.
• Approach suspects, pursue and use force if necessary, for arrest or peacekeeping.
• Appear and testify in court as required.
• Collaborate with other agencies and shifts as directed.
• Prepare and present educational programs to the public.
• Provide guidance to new recruits and assist with training.

Skills

Crisis Communication

Public Speaking

Cooperation

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Mechanical/Technical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

TCOLE Basic Certification

Job description

The Fate Police Department is hiring TCOLE-certified police officers to serve a community of about 25,000 residents. You will respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and engage with the public to ensure safety and trust.

A strong emphasis on training, certification upkeep, and professional growth is noted in the department’s offerings. Certification pay tiers and comprehensive benefits are provided, including insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation options.