Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Georgetown, TX City of Georgetown

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire. Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate (GED). Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire. Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization. Be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Be of good moral character. Shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm or possessing ammunition.

Eligibility List:

First preference will be given to applicants who possess a TCOLE Peace Officer certification. Second preference will be given to applicants who do not possess a TCOLE Peace Officer certification. Applicants will be assigned scores based on the results of their written exam, B-PAD, Leopard Course, and Military & Law enforcement service credit if applicable. Effective October 6, 2025, the starting salary is $73,944 annually with additional stipends based on qualifications.

Hiring Process:

Successfully submit the completed background packet issued by PSD within 60 days. Successfully complete a pre-screen interview. Achieve a minimum passing raw score of seventy-four (74) percent on the written examination. Successfully complete the BPAD written assessment. (Behavioral Personnel Assessment Device) Successfully complete the physical ability test. (Leopard Course) Obtain a minimum cumulative score of 225 between the written exam, B-PAD, Leopard Course. Pass a background investigation. Pass oral board interview. Pass a polygraph examination. Pass Chief interview. Successfully complete post-job offer drug screen, psychological and physical examinations, and a fingerprint background check.

Special Instructions:

In addition to a complete application, please attach: A copy of your High School Diploma or General Education Diploma A copy of your DD214 (if applicable) TCOLE License and Service Record (if applicable) Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email from the Georgetown Police Department's Professional Standards Division (PSD) issuing a background packet to be completed and submitted within 60 days. Successful completion of the background packet will advance applicants to the next stage in the hiring process. Applicants who fail to submit a properly completed background packet within the 60 days will be removed from the process.

Lateral Pay:

Lateral pay is available and commensurate with experience. Lateral candidates hired under the program will be placed upon entry at the step schedule commensurate with their years of experience, up to and including step ten (10). Lateral pay is only available to those with at least one (1) year of prior work experience as a certified peace officer in a municipal law enforcement agency with 911 service response with a population of no less than 10,000 residents, OR a county law enforcement agency with 911 service response and a population of 50,000 or greater.

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