Police Officer - Certified Lateral Officers

Summary Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation. It’s an exciting time to work for the City of Celina ! We’re growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees. At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day. What You’ll Be Doing Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision‑making, and purposeful work are celebrated. As the Police Officer – Certified Lateral Officer , you will: enforce Federal, State, and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes by performing various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Perform investigative work and other special assignments; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Celina Police Department. Maintain high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educates the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity and/or prevent accidents and injuries. Actively promote the department’s community policing philosophy by involving the community as partners. The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week . Why You’ll Love Working Here Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match Vacation and sick pay 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Longevity pay Tuition reimbursement Ongoing training and professional growth Employee Assistance Program What You’ll Bring Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have 30 college credit hours from an accredited university or college with a 2.0 or higher overall Grade Point Average (GPA); or Two (2) years of active‑dutied U.S. military service with an Honorable discharge; or Two (2) years of full‑time law enforcement services in the United States; or Self‑sponsored graduate of a TCOLE‑Certified Police Academy and you currently have a TCOLE certificate (Police) in good standing. We may waive the college credit requirement needed on a case‑by‑case basis. Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check. Must possess valid class C driver’s license. A proactive, solution‑focused mindset Pride in your work and your community Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative EEOC Statement The City of Celina is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse workforce. The City will not discriminate against any individuals in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications and any preferences requested from the hiring manager most closely match the job requirements. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Declaración de la EEOC La ciudad de Celina se compromete a proporcionar a todos los aplicantes y empleados con igualdad de oportunidades laborales y mantener a una fuerza laboral diversa. La ciudad no discriminará contra ningun individuo conforme a las leyes federales y estatales aplicables. La selección se basa en los candidatos cuyos antecedentes, las calificaciones y cualquier preferencia solicitado desde el administrador de contratación más estrechamente coincide con los requisitos del trabajo. Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluyendo pero no limitado a, contratación, colocación, promoción, terminación, despido, retirada, transferencia, excedencias, compensación y entrenamiento. City Of Celina Employee Benefits Four day work week for most positions! Vacation 120 hours per year up to the completion of 10 years of service 160 hours per year from 11 years of service forward Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day Plus, floating holidays Plus, birthday holiday Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of one day per continuous month of service for full‑time employees for a total of twelve (12) days per year. Can be taken after six months of employment. Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System 7% employee contribution; 2 to 1 City match 5-year vesting; 20-year retirement ICMA RC – 457 deferred compensation plan Health Insurance Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long Term Disability – 100% city paid Optional plans offered including Short-Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance Dependent coverage available Education Work-Related Professional Association Memberships & Professional Certifications Licenses and Continuing Education Reimbursement amount varies #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs