Description

Police Patrol Officer is under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant.  This position is responsible for responding to emergency calls, patrolling, assisting in crime prevention, training of police personnel, providing enforcement, providing traffic control, and conducting investigations; under the laws of the City, State, and the United States; carry out special assignments in the field of police work; provide reports of assignments and/or do related work as required.

SALARY: This is Non-Exempt Position. The estimated salary for this position is $61,183 annually; Plus Certification Pay:

• Master $3,250/year
• Advance $2,340/year
• Intermediate $1300/year
• Basic $650/year

Other Benefits include a $1,000/yr. uniform allowance, 100% Employee Coverage for Health, Dental and Life Insurances, and Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at 7% with 2:1 match.

CLOSING: All applications, resumes and personal history statements must be submitted to the Human Resources Office. Employment applications can be located at www.leonvalleytexas.gov or City Hall located at 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley Texas, 78238. This position is open until filled.  AA/EOE/ADA

Requirements

• Minimum of a Basic Peace Officer certification is required to apply.
• Must be able to pass physical fitness, background investigation, psychological evaluation, reading comprehension exam, physical exam and drug screening.
• Must fill out Personal History Statement and include it with the application.
• Extra consideration will be given to applicants who have:
  • • Investigative unit experience.
    • Instructed law enforcement courses and that have an instructor license issued by the Texas Commissioned on Law Enforcement
    • Instructed law enforcement firearm courses and that have a firearms instructor license issued by the Texas Commissioned on Law
    • Completion of incident management training courses as proscribed by NIMS
    • Participated in emergency response scenes, to include barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and active shooter scenes
    • A minimum of two years of experience in a proactive tactical unit such as Special Weapons and Tactics, Gang Unit, or a street crime unit.
    • Knowledge in the acquisition of equipment through DRMO, federal agencies, and grants will be given additional points when scoring of the candidates