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Police Officer
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Celina, City of (TX)
Celina, TX (In Person)
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Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation It's an exciting time to work for the City of Celina ! We're growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees. At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day. What You'll Be Doing Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated. As the Police Officer, u nder the general supervision of a Police Sergeant; enforces Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes by performing various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Performs investigative work and other special assignments; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Celina Police Department. Maintains high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educates the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity and/or prevent accidents and injuries. Actively promotes the department's community policing philosophy by involving the community as partners. For the full Police Officer job description, click here . Why You'll Love Working Here Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match Vacation and sick pay 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Longevity pay Tuition reimbursement Ongoing training and professional growth Employee Assistance Program Click here to view the Police Department Salary & Benefits page What You'll Bring Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have 30 college credit hours from an accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall Grade Point Average (GPA); or Two (2) years of active-duty U.S. military service with and Honorable discharge; or Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement services in the United States; or Self-sponsored graduate of a TCOLE-Certified Police Academy and you currently have a TCOLE certificate (Police) in good standing. We may waive the college credit requirement needed on a case-by-case basis. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check. Must possess valid class C driver's license. A proactive, solution-focused mindset Pride in your work and your community Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents Discretion , sound judgment , and initiative