PD- POLICE RECRUIT/OFFICER

City of Coppell•Coppell, TX

59d•$39 - $41

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. Opportunity Description 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 Satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period Police Officer CLICK HERE to view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions. Working as a member of the Coppell Police Department means you will be part of an extraordinary team in a city that supports its police department through job security, great pay, excellent benefits, and an atmosphere that provides outstanding relationships between the police and the community it serves. A career with Coppell Police Department is much more than a job, it is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your community. Policing is about working with the community to ensure public safety through crime prevention and law enforcement. As a member of the Coppell Police Department, you will have the unique opportunity to accomplish this goal through our core policing strategies of Problem-Oriented policing and Servant Leadership. What We Do: Help people by providing 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

Requirements

Candidates 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) Chief's Meeting
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)
Police Recruit Ability to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy) Ability to satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification Ability to satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period
Police Officer T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification

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

Help people by providing 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

A wide variety of special assignments including: Bike Patrol Unit Community Policing Officer Criminal Investigations Detective Federal Task Force Officer K-9 Unit Neighborhood Policing Officer Police Honor Guard School Resource Officer Special Investigations Detective Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Traffic / Motorcycle Division
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