Police Officer - Recruit

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

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is hiring a full-time Police Officer – Recruit. The recruit attends and successfully completes a Basic Peace Officer Certification Course at an approved TCOLE academy, follows academy guidelines, and passes the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification Examination. Successful recruits progress to Certified Officer Pay after completing the academy and continue through the Police Officer pay scale once certified. Candidates must meet one of the listed education, military service, or work-history pathways, as well as citizenship, age, driver-license, and employment-history requirements. Applicants must pass the selection process, which includes physical assessment, interviews, a background investigation, and a polygraph examination. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must also pass medical and psychological exams before a final offer. The role may be expected to assist in maintaining essential public services during a wide-scale emergency or disaster.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver license and a good driving record.
Have a stable employment record with no history of conduct that may affect suitability for law enforcement work.
Meet at least one of the following qualifications: a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree (or expected graduation within 180 days) from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 2.0; two years of active U.S. Armed Forces service with an honorable discharge (or expected discharge within 180 days); completion or expected completion within 180 days of a military obligation of at least six years as a U.S. Military Reservist; or at least five years of stable full-time work with one employer or while owning a business, within the last seven years, with demonstrated personal and professional growth and a record of success or exemplary service.
Pass the selection steps, including a physical assessment, interviews, background investigation, and polygraph examination.
Pass the Texas DPS 2,000-meter row standard at 60%.
Successfully complete and graduate from the Police Academy and pass the Texas Police Officer Certification (TCOLE) exam.
Successfully complete medical and psychological exams after a conditional job offer and before a final offer.

Nice To Haves

Non-smokers are preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete a Basic Peace Officer Certification Course at an approved TCOLE academy in accordance with academy guidelines.
Pass the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification Examination.
Assist in managing a wide-scale emergency or disaster when needed to maintain continuity of governmental operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage starting on day one.
TMRS pension with a 2:1 city match; employee contribution is 7%.
457(b) options.
13 paid holidays annually.
80 hours of paid vacation annually, increasing up to 160 hours after 11 years with the City.
Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
Paid sick leave accrual of 3.69 hours per pay period.
Fitness Incentive Program with up to 80 hours of paid leave annually.
Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through the Gold Standard People Development Division.
Uniforms, weapons, and equipment provided.
Pay-for-performance awards of up to $4,000 per year.
Education incentive pay for associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
Incentive pay for TCOLE Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Certificates.
Additional assignment pay for Field Training Officer, Field Training Coordinator, SWAT, or Crisis Negotiator assignments.
Longevity pay of $4 per month, up to $1,200 annually after 13 months of employment.
Other specialty and assignment pays are available.