Description
| POSITION DESCRIPTION: | ||
| At the City of Richmond, we work diligently and collectively as one organization to continue Richmond's legacy of being a wonderful community for employees, citizens, and visitors to work, play, and live. The Police Department is currently recruiting for "POLICE OFFICER". | ||
| SUMMARY OF DUTIES: | ||
| This position serves the needs of the community by enforcing federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. In addition, this position performs patrol functions, makes investigations and arrests suspects, provides assistance to citizens, controls traffic, and responds to other emergencies. At the discretion of the supervisor, this position will present crime prevention programs and perform special assignments.
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| Application: Qualified applicants may view the full job description below and complete a job application online. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed application. If your application is incomplete or does not clearly show the experience and or training required, your application may not be accepted. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, physical examination, and background check, which may include a criminal history report, driver's license verification, education verification, State fingerprint screening, and/or credit history check. This position is open until filled with the first review of applications on Friday, April 24, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Workplace PRIDE Professional conduct, producing Results, acting with Integrity, exhibiting Dedication to the work, and Empathy for the citizens. |
Recruitment/Selection Process:
Step 1: Complete and submit an online application
This position is open until filled. Qualified candidates will be notified by e-mail that they are eligible to test. The application may be obtained on the City of Richmond website www.richmondtx.gov
Step 2: Informational Meeting and Written Exam (Applicants will be notified of the next testing date)
Report on the date, time, and location for the written Exam. (No late entry to the testing location). The passing score is 70% or higher in each section.
Step 3: Preliminary Interview
Step 4: Oral Interview Board (Same day as a written test)
TBA (Date and Time).
Step 5: Personal History Statement
Applicants will prepare all required documentation needed to accompany their personal History Statement (TCOLE) and submit it no later than TBA (Date and Time).
Step 7: Personal History Statement (TCOLE) and Background Review
TBA (Date and Time).
Step 8: Interview with Police Chief
TBA (Date and Time).
Final Steps: Conditional Job Offer, Psychological Examination, pre-employment physical, controlled substance screening, and Firearm Qualification
Candidates who pass all of the above will receive a final job offer.
Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://richmondtx.applicantpro.com/jobs/4060329-410373.html
