Police Patrol Officer
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NOTICE OF POLICE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING
Application Period: Thursday July 3 2025 - Monday July 28 2025
Civil Service Written Exam and Physical Ability Test:Saturday August 2 2025
Location:Margaret L. Felty Elementary - 231 Park Place Blvd Waxahachie Texas 75165Current Police Salary Schedule
Civilians (Non-sworn)- The police cadet is the initial training for becoming a police officer. The City of Waxahachie not only pays 100% of the police academy tuition for selected applicants but the City will also provide full salary benefits and required duty uniforms to candidates while attending the academy.- In addition to competitive pay the City of Waxahachie offers a great variety of benefits including:
- An expansive variety of great benefits are effective immediately upon hire with certain plans starting at $0 for employee-only coverage
- Substantial 2:1 employer match retirement plan through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) offering a monthly retirement benefit for life!
- City-paid Basic Life/ADD insurance coverage is provided at no cost to employees
- Financial planning and investment options such as 457 Deferred Compensation Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts are available
- Generous leave bank (Vacation Sick and Bonus Days)
- 12 paid holidays
- Longevity Pay each month for every year of service
- Certification & FTO Pay
- Beards are allowed
- Clickhere to see a detailed summary of the other great benefits offered by the city!
Current Peace Officers (Sworn)- The City of Waxahachie offers lateral pay to eligible peace officers who meet the guidelines of our lateral transfer program. Clickhereto review our lateral entry ordinance. More information on lateral and out-of-state transfers can be provided by theTexas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE)or by contacting recruiting staff ator.The Police Patrol Officer is a responsible non-supervisory position. Under the general direction of the supervising officer this position provides fundamental police and law enforcement services for the City of Waxahachie in accordance with local state and federal statutes and established departmental policies procedures and guidelines.
The Police Patrol Officer performs duties in the most ethical responsive courteous and professional manner.Duties include but are not limited to patrolling an assigned area to prevent crime enforcing laws and ordinances and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints. Clickherefor the full description.
Duties and Responsibilities
It is the duty and responsibility of eachapplicantto turn in their completed Personal History Statement (PHS) during check-in the morning of the exam. This includes completion of all sections page initials and required signatures in the PHS packet.
Clickhereor visit our website to access and download a copy of thePersonal History Statement (PHS)*Applicants who fail to follow these instructions will not be eligible to test with us.
City of Waxahachie Civil Service Written Entrance Exam & Physical Ability Test (PAT)Date:Saturday August 2 2025
Time:Check-in 8:00 AM - Doors close 8:30 AM
Location:Margaret L. Felty Elementary - 231 Park Place Blvd Waxahachie Texas 75165- On exam day applicants mustbringtheir completed Personal History Statement (PHS)and a valid photo ID.
- Doors will close and testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM so please arrive early.
- Exams are graded immediately upon completion and passing candidates will proceed to the gymnasium to complete the Physical Ability Test so please arrive in workout/gym attire.
- The physical consists of a 2000-meter row set at the 50 percentile. You can calculate your approximate time using the link below. (Note: You will need to adjust the Desired Results field to show 50 - Percent before calculating.)
Waxahachie Police Department Practice (PAT) & Open House Event
As an added voluntary benefit the City of Waxahachie Police Department will host two (2) practice Physical Ability Tests (PAT) in July for candidates who successfully submit their application with all required documents. Additionally eligible candidates will be invited to attend an Open House meet-and-greet event before the exam. More information on the date time and locations will be sent in advance to eligible candidates who successfully submit their application and required documents.Requirements
It is the duty and responsibility of eachapplicanttosubmitthe requireddocumentationwiththeir application and any optional documents beforethe application period deadline.*Applicants who fail to follow these instructions will not be eligible to test with us.
- DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS - DUE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION
- Drivers License- A copy of your valid drivers license verifying your information/age
- EducationDocumentation - verifying your highest level of education.
Examples include:
- High SchoolDiploma/Transcripts(reflecting successful completion/graduation)
- College Diploma/Transcripts(reflecting degree earned or credit hours completed)
- GED College (reflecting at least 12college credit hoursor more)
- GEDMilitary(reflecting at least 24months of active duty military service or more)
OPTIONAL DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS - DUE BY OR BEFOREJULY 28 2025
- Extra Points for Veterans- An additional five (5) points shall be added to the passing examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces and provides verification of an honorable discharge.
Examples include:- DD Form 214 - Service 2 copy (reflecting Honorablein block 24 Character of Service)
- DD Form 214 - Service 2 copy (reflecting Honorablein block 24 Character of Service)
- Tie Breakers:In the event that two or more applicants make identical total final grades as computed under these Rules then the order of their rank on the Eligibility List shall be determined by giving priority to the person who has:
- The highest level of Police Certification
- The lowest time recorded on the physical ability course
- The highest education degree obtained
Examples include:- Police license or certificate issued by TCOLE or the Out-of-state certifying body (i.e POST)
- Personal Status Report (PSR) or equivalent (reflecting law enforcement ID# and license type)
- College Diploma or Transcripts reflecting Degree(s) Awarded
- *All documents for tie-breaking purposes or additional veteran points should be attached to your submitted application or emailed to Human Resources at by or before July 28 2025. Late documents will NOTbe considered for these purposes after the deadline.
Hiring Process & Requirements:The processing guidelines outlined below are used throughout the hiring process. If it is determined at any time that an applicant does not meet these standards the applicant may be removed from the process. Additional tests that assess an applicants personality and ability to perform the mental demands of the position may be administered.
To be considered by the City of Waxahachie Police Department for this position applicants must:
Submit a completed application with the required supplemental documents attached. (Applicants who fail to submit the required and/or optional documents by their respective deadlines will notbe eligible to test with us)
Be at least 21 years old
Be a U.S. citizen able to read and write the English language
Meet the minimum education requirement
- Not meet any of the Waxahachie Police Departments disqualifying factors that include but are not limited to your criminal history drug use/experimentation driving record family history friends associates previous employers and your reputation. All applicants mustreview thefull list of Waxahachie Police Department disqualification factors prior to submitting their application. Click here or visit our website to access the list:
their completed Personal History Statement (PHS) (including all sections completed page initials and signatures) at the time of the exam - Pass the Civil Service Written Entrance Exam and Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Pass all pre-employment screening including but not limited to background investigation fingerprinting polygraph oral boards medical physical and psychological exams
- Be able to meet the certification requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education
- If you have questions or would like clarification on any of the requirements and disqualification factors contact recruiting staff ator.
Supplemental Information
As an organization we have worked together to define our Vision our Mission and our Values. These statements are not just words on a document; they are a core part of this department and we work diligently to transform them from ideas on paper to becoming a strong culture within the department.
VISION -To be a recognized leader in public safety by working in partnershipwith the community and providing honorable service for a safer Waxahachie.
MISSION -We willHonor our profession throughEthical actions while holding ourselvesAccountable withRespect and dedication
toTransparency for a safer Waxahachie.
VALUES -- Honor We will act with honor and high moral standards in all matters.
- Ethics We will conduct ourselves in all matters with honor fairness and high moral values.
- Accountability We will hold ourselves to the highest standards and take the appropriate actions in order to build trust with the community we serve.
- Respect We will treat everyone (each other and the public) in the same manner we would want to be treated with dignity professionalism and courtesy.
- Transparency We will not have hidden agendas; we will be open in our actions our decisions and our policies.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
