FullTime Police Officers

Salary: $83,233.21 - $102,366.35 Annually
Location : Fate, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00186
Department: Police
Opening Date: 10/08/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The City of Fate is seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our team as a TCOLE Certified Police Officer . Come experience first hand the positive impact you can make in a community that truly values its Police Department!
Fate is a vibrant community of approximately 25,000 residents, deeply invested in their local public safety. Our city exudes community spirit, and our residents express consistent support and appreciation for our Police Department. The City Council has named Public Safety as one of the City's top four strategic priorities. They have backed this up with funding to increase pay and add personnel.

The Fate Police Department is a growing department serving a growing community. Officers protect the city's residents and property by providing police services during assigned shifts. Officers respond to emergency calls and routine complaints, investigate incidents, and complete administrative and incident reports.
Work is performed within a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication. This position reports to the Police Sergeant and does not supervise any other position.
What We Offer:

Certification pay for:
Intermediate Peace Officer - $50/month
Advanced Peace Officer - $100/month
Master Peace Officer - $150/month
Bilingual - $50/month
EMT - $50/month
Paramedic - $150/month

Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums.
HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses.
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting.
Optional Deferred Compensation program available
Opportunity for continuous professional growth and development.
Lateral transfers above the standard hiring range may be considered in certain circumstances

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to emergency calls, routine complaints and disturbances, and take necessary action
Ensure that appropriate vehicles, personnel, and equipment arrive safely at the emergency scene
Direct and coordinate emergency scene activity until relieved of command by a superior officer
Enforce city statutes and ordinances, state laws and policies, for which the Police Department is accountable
Direct traffic, escort traffic, operate traffic speed enforcement equipment, and issue traffic warnings and citations
Investigate criminal activity, traffic collisions, and emergency incidents
Question suspects, serve warrants, and take statements and complaints from citizens and witnesses
Keep records of activities, prepare, submit and file reports related to criminal acts and calls for service
Attend training to improve job performance and meet certification requirements
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle, alone or as a two-person team
Approach suspects of illegal activity; pursue and, if required, exert the force necessary to apprehend, detain, or control the suspect for the purpose of making an arrest or preserving the peace and maintaining law and order
Appear and testify in court as required
Share information and work with other police agencies and other shifts as directed and as appropriate
Prepare and submit arrest and activity reports to the shift supervisor
Prepare and present educational programs to members of the public
Provide assistance and guidance to new recruits, which may include full training of new police officers
Provide information and assistance to members of the community and visitors
Foster positive police department - community relations
Has appropriate frequent contact with other police department employees, other agencies involved in the criminal justice system, other organizations, schools, youth, and members of the public
Adheres to City, Department and shift policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Licenses or Certifications before application:
Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
Note* Required certificates and licenses (once obtained) must be maintained throughout the course of employment

~ Must be able to pass a written test, physical agility test and comprehensive background screen.

Knowledge of:
Public Safety and Security: rules and regulations for the protection of people, data, and property, including the use of weapons and force
Office Software: current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the city
Law and Government: laws, penal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process
Traffic Safety: traffic safety laws.
Skilled in:
Goal-oriented Crisis Communication: effectively structuring questioning, answering, and listening interactions with people to determine their needs in urgent situations
Mechanical/Technical: safe operation of diverse equipment, including vehicles, computers, weapons, radios, mapping systems, copiers, fax machines, calculators, cameras, and scanners
Cooperation: establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain Current Knowledge: reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Public Speaking
Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. This involves deciding if an answer makes sense or provides a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together
Inductive Reasoning: combining separate pieces of information or specific answers to problems to form general rules or conclusions. This includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events may occur together
Judgment and Decision-making: weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action, and making appropriate decisions
Negotiation: ability to bring others together to reconcile differences
City of Fate Employee Benefits
Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City
Health Benefits: United Healthcare
~ Choice Plus PPO Network
~ Base Plan:

• $1,500 single / $3,000 family deductible in network
• $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family)

~ Alternate Plan:

• $3,000 single / $6,000 family deductible in network
• $6,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($12,000 family)
• $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses.

Dental Benefits: United Healthcare

• Dental PPO (DPPO)
• $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible
• $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum

Life / AD&D: United Healthcare
Basic Life - $30,000

AD&D - $30,000

Short Term/Long Term Disability: United Healthcare
Short Term Benefits begin on 7th day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks
Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,250 weekly

Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness
Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly

Available at employees' cost:
Vision Insurance - United Healthcare
Supplemental Life Insurance - United Healthcare
Supplemental Insurance Policies - Aflac
TMRS (Retirement)
Mandatory deduction of 7%
City matches 2:1
Five year vestment period
457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA
Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis
Employee contributions only
11 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Day
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Personal Day
Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment. PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment.
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Are you currently a TCOLE certified or licensed peace officer?
Yes
No

Required Question