Police Officer - Certified

City of Sugar Land•1200 Highway 6 South Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is inviting law enforcement professionals who are interested in a full-time position as a Police Officer – Certified to apply to join our amazing City! The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better. At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career. We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

A Police Officer – Certified is an individual who has attended a Police Academy and is certified and licensed as a Peace Officer by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) or who is currently enrolled in a Texas Police Academy.
This category also includes applicants who have, or are in the process of, challenging TCOLE as an Out of State or Federal applicant but do not have at least 3 years of service as a sworn peace officer with their most recent police agency that allows them to apply as a Police Officer- Lateral.
Candidates who have applied with the expectation of academy graduation and TCOLE licensure, or TCOLE licensure through Out-of-State or Federal challenges, within the specified time frame who ultimately do not complete that requirement will be discharged from the hiring process unless they meet other requirements allowing them to continue in the hiring process.
In addition to completion of the academy and TCOLE licensure, it is preferred that candidates also have : A Bachelor's Degree, or an expected graduation within 180 days of the submission of their application, from an accredited school or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. (The institution/program must be recognized as accredited through the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education.)
OR Two years active United States Armed Forces Military Experience with an Honorable Discharge or an expected discharge within 180 days of their application.
OR The completion, or expected completion within 180 days, of a military obligation of at least 6 years (US Military Reservists)
OR A stable job history of 5 or more years at a single employer or while owning their own business. Candidates in this category should be able to demonstrate an emphasis on personal and professional growth, successes in their employment field, and actions or organizational memberships that serve as a model to be emulated by others. This 5 years of stable job history should be within the last 7 years from the date of application and must be full-time work.
In addition, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, have a valid driver license with a good driving record and a stable employment record with no history of any conduct which may affect suitability for law enforcement work.
Candidates must pass each step of the selection process, which includes, physical fitness test, oral interview board, polygraph test, and a thorough background investigation.
A job description for a City of Sugar Land Certified Police Officer is posted online.
Applications will only be accepted during the specified period.
Qualified candidates will be notified by e-mail that they are eligible to test and provided available testing dates to schedule.
To complete an application, go to www.sugarlandtx.gov click on “Employment”, scroll to the list of open positions and select “Police Officer – Lateral (In State)”. You must complete the on-line application.
A physical assessment will be administered. Applicants will be required to pass the Texas DPS 2000 meter row standard at 60%.
An interview will be conducted with those applicants who have passed the physical assessment. This interview is pass or fail, and will consist of 3 parts: Getting to know the applicant Job knowledge questions Situational reasoning questions
Following the preliminary interview, applicants will be scheduled for an in depth interview with the Oral Review Board. This interview is pass or fail, and will consist of 3 parts, offering a deeper assessment compared to the prior preliminary interview. Getting to know the applicant Job knowledge questions Situational reasoning questions
Applicants who pass the background investigation and are being considered for sworn employment will undergo a polygraph examination.
If an applicant is rejected for any of the reasons listed in the “Rejection Criteria”, they will be required to wait the specified time to apply again.
Candidates who pass all of the above are placed in an eligibility (applicant) pool.
Subsequently, if a conditional job offer is made to a candidate by the Chief of Police, the candidate must successfully complete medical and psychological exams before a final job offer is made by the People & Culture Department.

Nice To Haves

Non-smokers are preferred.

Responsibilities

Candidates must pass each step of the selection process, which includes, physical fitness test, oral interview board, polygraph test, and a thorough background investigation.
Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored.
In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Benefits

A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
Paid holidays and vacation (up to 160 hours at 11 years with the City)
Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.
Pay for Performance Awards up to $4,000 per Year
Incentive pay for education
Plus, Incentive pay for TCOLE Certificates
Field Training Officer ($1,500 annually) or Field Training Coordinator ($3,000 annually)
SWAT or Crisis Negotiator Assignment ($1,500 annually)
Longevity Pay - $4/month up to $1,200 annually after 13 months of employment
Member – Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) – 7% contribution with 2:1 matching funds
Excellent health benefits
Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided
13 paid holidays annually
80 hours paid vacation annually (up to 160 hours at 11 years with City
Paid sick leave accrual of 3.69 hours per pay period
Paid Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Fitness Incentive Program (up to 80 hours Paid Leave Annually)
Other specialty and assignment pays are available