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River Oaks Police Department
Police Officer
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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
Job Description
Responsible for performing law enforcement duties utilizing a community policing philosophy, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, controlling traffic flow and enforcing state and local traffic regulations, performing investigative work and participating in and providing support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.
Qualifications:
Job Interest Form <=== Click Here to Start Application Sign on Bonus $10,000.00 ($5000 on FTO completion and $5000 on first anniversary) Starting up to $78,000.00- Written & Physical Agility Testing waived
- Must be TCOLE certified or in an academy and be 30 days from graduation 1.
Must be able to:
continuously work outdoors in all kinds of weather; drive or sit in a patrol car for prolonged periods of time while remaining alert; understand verbal communication over the radio with background noise; and read and write under low light conditions. 8.Must be able to:
be physically active for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, and run on all types of surfaces, including uneven surfaces; run after fleeing suspects, to include surmounting various physical barriers, fences, and walls; climb up and down stairs; bend and twist; reach at waist and chest levels, at times reaching behind while in a seated position; kneel and squat; jump without steps onto or from uneven surfaces; carry injured persons; lift, push, and pull up to an estimated 50lbs of force; restrain persons to prevent escape; use hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling, to include holding firearm, baton, or pepperspray can in a steady and stable, outstretched position; effectively utilize police equipment such as, but not limited to, firearms, handcuffs, batons, pepperspray cans, police radio, keys, and self-contained breathing apparatus; expose hands to vibration; and continuously carry/wear heavy police equipment and bulletproof vest. 9. Pass a physical agility test. 10. Pass physical (medical) examination which includes a drug screen. 11. Incumbents are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continual employment. ) 12. Successful completion of selection process including but not limited to physical agility test, entrance exam, psychological evaluation, background investigation, and criminal history check. ) 13. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. 12 hour shifts (pitman model), every other weekend off. (6% Shift Differential for night shift) Lateral pay scale options depending on time and type of service. $64,000 1st year / 1 year EXP $67,000 2nd year / 2 years EXP $69,000 3rd year / 3 years EXP $71,000 4th year / 4 + years EXP 3% increase annually after scale top-out reached Must be TCOLE Certified or anticipate certification by hire date.Annually:
Master $2000 Advanced $1500Intermediate:
$1000Bilingual Pay:
$540 Take home vehicle program for officers residing within the city limits. Tattoo and beard friendly uniform policy.DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS
: During the screening process a criminal history, and driver s license check will be conducted. Disqualifiers include but are not limited to the following: 1. No Felony convictions, no Class A Misdemeanor convictions, and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions in the last ten years. 2. No pending criminal investigations or actions (civilian or military) and/or be under indictment for any criminal offense at the time of application. 3. No dishonorable or less than honorable military discharges.APPLICATIONS TAKEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
- Starting up to $78,000.00
- is for a max 4 year+ lateral with 6% shift differential, and Master certificate pay.