Job Description
JOB SUMMARYThe Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual for the position of:
Police Lieutenant
Hiring Salary Range: $132,059.20 - $141,772.80
Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment
Flex Scheduling Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Benefits
Training & Continuing Education Opportunities
Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Advanced Peace Officer Certification
- Sixty (60) college credit hours
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience at the rank of Police Sergeant, or equivalent law enforcement experience as approved by the Chief of Police
- Associate’s degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field highly preferred.
- Supplementation by completion of advanced law management: LEMIT, ILEA, or similar type of training ideal.
- Seven (7) years of law enforcement experience including two (2) years of police supervisory and administrative experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Possession of a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
- Possession of Advanced Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.
PROSPER'S PURPOSE - PROSPER IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS
Town of Prosper EmployeeBenefits
Town of Prosper
972-569-2640The Town of Prosper is a community focused on families that is steadfastly committed to small town ideals and providing a quality living experience for all residents.
The Prosper staff has carefully cultivated an environment centered around teamwork and connectivity, which enables our employees to accomplish our collective goal of providing top-notch services for our residents.
We empower employees at all levels to contribute to the Town through our Continuous Process Improvement program, which enables employees at any level to bring forward an idea that they feel could improve the employee or resident experience. In addition to this, we offer multiple opportunities annually for employees to speak with Town Leadership directly and ask any questions they may have. Prosper has and will continue to have exceptional leadership guiding our team and community through the immense growth and development the Town is experiencing.
Join our team today! #ProsperWithUs
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