CITY OF MELISSA
JOB POSTING
Police Department Police Officer
AnnualSalary: **$75000
**Starting Salary is $71000. However 12hour shifts guarantee4 hours of overtime (per FLSA)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE A VALID AND CLEAR TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PEACE OFFICERS LICENSE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND NEED NOT APPLY.
Police OfficerJob Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Patrol Sergeant the purpose of this position is to enforce state and municipal laws in order to ensure the safety of the Citys citizens and to perform duties in accordance with State Statues and established departmental policies procedures and guidelines.
Job Duties: Tasks are service and protection oriented and includes the following: Collecting and dispensing information arbitrating disputes providing assistance protecting and recovering property preventing crime investigating executing search warrants issuing citations making court appearances and providing other public protection services. Duties include an element of personal danger i.e. exposure to lifethreatening circumstances apprehending criminals and transporting criminals as well as perform related work as required.
Qualifications: - Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED Certificate.
- Must hold a TCOLE Certification.
- Must have a valid State of Texas drivers license and good driving record.
- Must be able to read and write the English language.
- Ability to pass an oral interview board.
- Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.
- Ability to pass a psychological evaluation.
- Ability to pass a job placement assessment (physical).
- Ability to pass a drug test.
*For additional qualifications and Knowledge Skills and Abilities required please see detailed job description.Hours: Varied Shifts
NonExempt Position
*****************IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS BELOWTo be considered for this position a Personal History Statement will be required and must be submitted to the address below either by mail or in person. To get a copy of the Personal History Statement form pleasego to the City of Melissa website> Departments > Human Resources > Forms> PreEmployment Forms.
For a complete Job Description please contact Human Resources at Personal History Statement Submissions:City of Melissa Attn: Police Department3411 Barker Avenue Melissa TX 75454
Please direct any questions to:City of MelissaHuman Resources Director3411 Barker Avenue Melissa TX 75454INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
THE CITY OF MELISSA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority