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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Officer

Pay: $83,992–$112,577/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: McKinney, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$64,419 / year median in Texas

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time McKinney, TX McKinney Police Department Salary:

$83,992.23 - $112,576.89

Annually Position Summary:

The Police Officer position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. This includes providing public protection services on a routine basis; arbitrating disputes; protecting and recovering property; and patrolling the City of McKinney to prevent, detect and investigate criminal violations of federal, state and local laws.

Essential Functions:

Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.

Requirements:

High school diploma or 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); Two (2) years of active duty U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement service in the United States as a Police Officer, Jailer, Dispatcher or Corrections Officer. Possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) OR have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Able to obtain a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license. Be a U.S. Citizen at time of application. Be 21 years of age at the time of application Be able to work various shifts including nights, holidays and weekends. Pass a physical examination and drug screen.

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