Police Officer - Lateral (Out of State)

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals for a full-time Police Officer – Lateral (Out of State) position. Sugar Land is a rapidly growing, diverse, and safe community located southwest of Houston. The Sugar Land Police Department is CALEA accredited with 180 sworn officers, offering opportunities for specialized assignments and training. The department values a trailblazing culture focused on employees, citizens, and community services, with a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and employee development. They offer a competitive starting salary, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must have a stable employment record with no history of any conduct which may affect suitability for law enforcement work.
Must have attended a Police Academy, or its military equivalent, and be certified and commissioned as a Peace Officer by a governmental entity in the United States or the United States Armed Forces.
Must challenge TCOLE and obtain licensure within 180 days of application.
Must have at least three years of service as a sworn peace officer, or equivalent, with one agency (most recent agency).
Must pass a physical fitness test.
Must pass an oral interview board.
Must pass a polygraph test.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Must successfully complete medical and psychological exams.
Non-smokers are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Lateral experience obtained at an agency and in a position where the applicant regularly answers 911 calls for service and has responsibilities and comparable duties to that of an officer with the Sugar Land Police Department, including powers of arrest, in either the Patrol or Investigations Bureau. This does not include sworn service in the following roles: communications, detention, or courtrooms.
Reserve police officer status or other unpaid status will not be used in calculating the three year service requirement for entry as a lateral.

Responsibilities

Regularly answers 911 calls for service.
Has responsibilities and comparable duties to that of an officer with the Sugar Land Police Department, including powers of arrest, in either the Patrol or Investigations Bureau.

Benefits

City-subsidized health benefits
life and disability insurance
a variety of voluntary benefits
a robust pension plan with TMRS
City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary
Long-term Disability
Voluntary Vision
Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family)
Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness
Short Term Disability
pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
13 paid holidays
A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1 (up to 160 hours annually after 11 years of service)
Paid sick leave accrual of 3.69 hours per pay period
Paid Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City
Deferred Compensation (457b) plan
Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP
Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided
Fitness Incentive Program (up to 80 hours Paid Leave Annually)