Police Officer

City of Friendswood • Friendswood, TX

13d • $70,686 - $91,686

About The Position

The City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time POLICE OFFICERS , with the Police Department. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public. Applicants must meet only ONE of the following requirements: TCOLE Certified; Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy); 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge; or Possess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. New hires not certified will be classified as Cadet and will receive an annual salary of $54,250.56 while attending the academy. Upon graduating the academy and passing the TCOLE Licensing Exam, the employee will receive a change in status to police officer and pay will be adjusted to $70,686.00 annually. Lateral transfers come over year for year (1 to 1)

Requirements

• TCOLE Certified
• Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy)
• 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge
• Possess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate good human relation skills
• Be able to work well with all segments of the public

Responsibilities

• Performance of routine patrol
• Crisis intervention
• Preliminary criminal investigations
• Active, problem-solving partnership with the community

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• TMRS Retirement - 7% with 2 to 1 match (20 year retirement)
• 14 paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Military Leave
• Overtime or Comp-Time
• Academic Incentive Pay - Associates $1200/year, Bachelors $1800/year, Masters $2400/year
• TCOLE Certification Pay - Intermediate $2100/year, Advanced $2700/Year, Master $3300/year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Longevity Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed