POLICE OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL TESTING

City of North Richland Hills, TX • North Richland Hills, TX

226d • $70,624 - $100,520

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to protect property, serve the citizens and deter crime within the City. This is accomplished by promoting a secure environment through daily Police operations. Other duties include enforcing traffic laws, reporting on motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations, maintaining job proficiency and knowledge, interacting with other City employees and citizens and may include providing specialized services. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Requirements

• No convictions for class B misdemeanors or above within the last 10 years
• A valid driver's license must be presented at check-in
• For veterans, a copy of the DD Form 214 must be presented at the time of the test to receive five additional points on a passing test score

Responsibilities

• Protect property and serve citizens
• Deter crime within the City
• Promote a secure environment through daily Police operations
• Enforce traffic laws
• Report on motor vehicle accidents
• Investigate crimes
• Maintain positive community relations
• Maintain job proficiency and knowledge
• Interact with other City employees and citizens
• Provide specialized services as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance equal to three times your salary
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Long term disability programs
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Ten paid holidays
• Three weeks of vacation during the first year of employment
• 10 hours of sick leave a month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees