Police Officer Trainee - $70,314 Starting
Starting Salary $70,314. (Please review out Recruiting Flyer in the attachments to view Pay scales and incentive pays)
With a bachelor's starting pay is $73,914 day one in the academy!
Must meet one of the following Requirements:
- 21 yrs - 44 yrs old with 45 College Credit Hours with 2.0 GPA or better. No remedial, repeated or developmental course count.
- 19.5-21 yrs old 60 College Credit Hours with 2.0gpa
- Active TCOLE License
- 3 Years active duty with honorable discharge
Description:
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
- Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
- Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.