Police Officer

The City of Belton • Belton, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer enforces Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes by performing various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities. This role involves investigative work and other special assignments, as well as performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. The Police Officer maintains high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educates the public on ways to protect themselves from criminal activity. The City of Belton is a Civil Service City, governed by Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. The position of Police Officer is a Civil Service position and will be filled following the hiring guidelines of this governing body.

Requirements

• Must be certified, or meet the requirements to attend the necessary training to be certified, by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standard and Education (TCOLE).
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of TCOLE certification, per Sec. 143.023 of the Local Government Code.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Shall be a citizen of the United States and be able to competently read and write the English language.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Texas State Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Selected candidate must pass a written and physical assessment.
• Must pass a physical and physiological testing, as well as a pre-employment drug screening test.
• Must submit a DD-214 to verify an honorable discharge from the military, if applicable.
• Applicants must pass a written Civil Service exam.
• Must not have any defects or any physical conditions that would interfere with the duties and performance of a Police Officer.
• Must not use any drugs or narcotics. Any prior use of a Schedule I controlled substance, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, opium, and methamphetamine is an automatic disqualifier.
• Must not drink alcohol excessively.
• Must be tobacco free at the time of employment.
• Must not have an excessive record of traffic convictions or negligent traffic collisions. This is defined as having three (3) convictions for moving or non-moving violations, or a combination thereof, within the two (2) year period prior to the date of this application, or during the hiring process.
• Any applicant who has been rejected by the Belton Police Department two (2) times is permanently disqualified from employment as a licensed peace officer with this agency.
• Failure to pass any portion of the hiring process, including the Command Staff Oral Board Interview.

Nice To Haves

• Certified, Experienced Police Officers may receive a $5,000 Hiring Incentive.
• Non-certified applicants will be required to attend a regional police academy at the City’s expense and be paid while attending.
• For the Online POST Practice Test and Study Guide, click on this link - https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/ This is not a requirement, as these are only resources in helping applicants prepare for testing.

Responsibilities

• Enforces Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes.
• Performs various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities.
• Performs investigative work and other special assignments.
• Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
• Maintains high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity.
• Educates the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity.

Benefits

• Cadet Salary $50,000 while in the Police Academy
• The cost of the 20-week police academy is paid by the City, and the Cadet is paid a salary while attending the academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED