PATROL OFFICER

Compensation$5,000 Sign on Bonus (paid upon completing the Field Training Officer program)Salary: $67,045 annuallyOvertime: 1½-time hourly ratePTO accrual begins immediately at 4.50 hrs per pay period (eligible for use after probation)Holiday pay: 14 city holidays plus 1 floating holiday per yearRetirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (City contribution 2-to-1) with a 20‑year requirementCertification stipend: $25/month for Intermediate, $50/month for Advanced, $100/month for MasterLongevity: $120 annually for each full year of service, distributed evenly across pay periodsBenefitsUniform, weapon, and equipment furnished by the departmentEmployee medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by the city; short‑term and long‑term disability also paid by the cityPaid training: approximately 175 hours of department training per cycleSchedule12‑hour shifts rotating on a 2‑week cycle, allowing a 3‑day weekend every other weekendTrainingField Training Program: 12 weeks (duration varies based on progress)In‑service training paid by the department with Chief of Police approvalPerks and EquipmentVehicle: Ford Explorer SUV equipped with laptop, WatchGuard digital video with bodycams, 12‑gauge shotgun, and AEDPersonal firearms: AR‑15 patrol rifle and Active Shooter Body Armor Rifle KitResponsibilitiesPerform patrol duties, maintain visibility of police presence, search for suspicious activity, conduct field interviews of suspected offenders, and make arrestsRespond to emergency calls and routine complaints, assist Fire and EMS during emergenciesConduct traffic enforcement, issue citations, and report statistical data on traffic violationsComplete administrative duties: case reports, paperwork, documentation, and preparing reports and correspondenceInvestigate traffic accidents, obtain verbal accounts, block off traffic as needed, and file accident reportsEngage in community‑oriented programs, interacting with the public positively and non‑confrontationallyQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNo previous experience required; must hold a Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE) and a valid driver's licenseMust meet TCOLE requirements and already possess at least a Basic Peace Officer License on fileBasic technical knowledge and analytical judgment appropriate for the roleBasic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

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