Police Officer

City of Pharr • Pharr, TX

10d • $37,500 - $61,034 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Pharr Police Department and start a rewarding career serving and protecting the City of Pharr. As a Contract Police Officer, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to keeping our community safe through proactive policing and exceptional public service.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma or a GED with at least 12 college credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Be eligible for licensing by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Be proficient in reading and writing English.
• Meet all required physical agility standards.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Have no convictions for family violence offenses.
• Have no Class A or Class B misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
• Meet all legal requirements for future TCOLE licensing.
• Be subject to disqualification if arrested on felony charges that affect TCOLE eligibility.
• May be disqualified for two or more moving traffic violations within the previous two years.
• Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Currently licensed peace officers

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas by foot or vehicle
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Preventing crime and enforcing state and local laws
• Investigating incidents and assisting with criminal investigations
• Making arrests and securing crime scenes
• Directing traffic and assisting during accidents or emergencies
• Providing first aid when necessary
• Maintaining positive relationships with the community
• Reporting suspicious activity and public hazards
• Assisting with crowd control and public events

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

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