Pd- Police Recruit/Officer

Coppell, City of • Coppell, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team. We are seeking candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service.

Police Recruit: A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following: Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy), Satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification, and Satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period.

Police Officer: This role involves essential job functions related to law enforcement and public safety within the City of Coppell. The department emphasizes problem-oriented policing and servant leadership, aiming to help people by providing public safety, promoting police/community partnerships, and enforcing laws. Officers participate in community events and provide public safety at various city-sponsored events.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older.
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process: Complete the Preliminary Application, Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower), Written Examination, Internal Background Investigation, Online DISC Assessment, Oral Panel Interview.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer: Credit, Education, and Employment Verification, Polygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug/Medical Evaluation (L2).
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA).
• T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification (for Police Officer role).
• For Lateral Transfer candidates: Be in good standing with current/previous agency, Certified Peace Officer with at least 3 years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any state.
• Experience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Prior patrol duty experience.
• TCOLE Advanced Certification.
• Fluency in a language other than English.
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy).
• Acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification.
• Complete Field Training and Probationary Period.
• Provide public safety to the City of Coppell.
• Promote police/community partnerships through Problem-Oriented Policing and Community Policing.
• Provide a wide variety of services to our community including Citizens Police Academy, Junior Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol, Women's Self Defense, and more.
• Enforce traffic and parking laws.
• Participate in community events and providing public safety at City-sponsored events, sporting events, and other large scale public events.

Benefits

• College Tuition Reimbursement.
• Complete duty gear including uniforms, weapons, boots, and protective vests.
• Continued job related training and leadership training opportunities.
• Generous Medical, Life, and Dental Insurance.
• Incentive pay for advanced peace officer certifications.
• Incentive Pay for Police Training Officer.
• Opportunity for advancement to supervisory positions.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Wellness Incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree