Police Officer
City of Garland, Texas
Notice of Examination Summary Respond to citizen calls for service, enforce criminal and traffic laws, reduce crime and fear of crime within the City of Garland. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws, including the issuance of citations.
- Respond to calls for service from citizens.
- Maintain high-visibility patrols.
- Educate public and citizen contacts.
- Prepare and complete all necessary reports and supplements.
- Attend state mandated and supplemental training each year.
- Testify in court concerning collection of evidence.
- Preserve and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Garland, Texas, by following the City's guiding principles.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Must be United States of America citizen at the time of application
- At least age 18 prior to entering a beginning position in the police department
- Must have either a High School Diploma or GED and either**
- Associate degree or the completion of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, OR
- Received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of service, OR
- minimum of two years of service as a commissioned, full-time, paid peace officer (reserve peace officer status shall not be considered when determining an applicant's satisfaction of the two-year prior service requirement), OR
- Be at least 21 years of age or older, and have at least two years of continuous work experience for a local, state, or federal government employer, or at least two years of experience as an emergency first-responder.
- Written Civil Service exam
- Physical agility test
- Detailed personal history statement
- Thorough background investigation
- Polygraph examination
- Oral interview board
- Psychological and medical examinations
- Drug screen
- Administrative review by the Chief of Police
- Must possess a Texas Class "C" driver's license
- Must be able to meet all minimum requirements under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for enrollment in a law enforcement training program
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