PATROL OFFICER

Compensation $5,000 Sign on Bonus (paid upon completing the Field Training Officer program) Salary: $67,045 annually Overtime: 1½-time hourly rate PTO accrual begins immediately at 4.50 hrs per pay period (eligible for use after probation) Holiday pay: 14 city holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (City contribution 2-to-1) with a 20‑year requirement Certification stipend: $25/month for Intermediate, $50/month for Advanced, $100/month for Master Longevity: $120 annually for each full year of service, distributed evenly across pay periods Benefits Uniform, weapon, and equipment furnished by the department Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by the city; short‑term and long‑term disability also paid by the city Paid training: approximately 175 hours of department training per cycle Schedule 12‑hour shifts rotating on a 2‑week cycle, allowing a 3‑day weekend every other weekend Training Field Training Program: 12 weeks (duration varies based on progress) In‑service training paid by the department with Chief of Police approval Perks and Equipment Vehicle: Ford Explorer SUV equipped with laptop, WatchGuard digital video with bodycams, 12‑gauge shotgun, and AED Personal firearms: AR‑15 patrol rifle and Active Shooter Body Armor Rifle Kit Responsibilities Perform patrol duties, maintain visibility of police presence, search for suspicious activity, conduct field interviews of suspected offenders, and make arrests Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints, assist Fire and EMS during emergencies Conduct traffic enforcement, issue citations, and report statistical data on traffic violations Complete administrative duties: case reports, paperwork, documentation, and preparing reports and correspondence Investigate traffic accidents, obtain verbal accounts, block off traffic as needed, and file accident reports Engage in community‑oriented programs, interacting with the public positively and non‑confrontationally Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent No previous experience required; must hold a Basic Peace Officer License (TCOLE) and a valid driver’s license Must meet TCOLE requirements and already possess at least a Basic Peace Officer License on file Basic technical knowledge and analytical judgment appropriate for the role Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills #J-18808-Ljbffr