Police Officer; In-State Lateral

DESCRIPTION

FULL SALARY RANGE: $3,691.40 - $4,346.16 BIWEEKLY

Allen Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of TCOLE certified Lateral Police Officer.

Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are invited to submit an online employment application.

• Promotes a secure environment by patrolling the City on car, foot, and bike, deterring crime by presence, assisting in high risk situations, providing special surveillance operations, taking reports, operating Police equipment, enforcing State and local laws and City ordinances, subduing combative or uncooperative citizens, making lawful arrests and keeping the peace on civil scenes.
• Enforces traffic laws by patrolling roadways, responding to calls from Dispatch Center, observing violations and making traffic stops, searching vehicles, issuing citations or verbal warnings, and filing reports.
• Reports on motor vehicle accidents by responding to accidents, clearing the roadway, interviewing involved parties, observing and recording evidence, interpreting and drawing conclusions from evidence, making an overall assessment of the incident, taking appropriate actions, issuing citations and filing reports.
• Investigates crimes by responding to calls for service, interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, gathering and documenting evidence, submitting evidence, filing reports, issuing citations, taking suspects into custody, and filing charges through the District Attorney's office.
• Maintains positive community relations by answering citizens' questions and providing civic service and assistance, surveying the public to evaluate problem areas and specific needs, and questioning citizens for their opinions on Police matters.

Education and Experience

Pathway A – College Credit:
Minimum of 30 hours of College Credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum of two (2) years of continuous, full-time law enforcement service responding to calls for service, and having arrest powers. Must have been assigned to patrol duties with successful completion of a Field Training Program.

Pathway B – High school Diploma/GED:
Minimum of three (3) years of continuous, full-time law enforcement service responding to calls for service and having arrest powers. Must have been assigned to patrol duties with successful completion of a Field Training Program.

Credits that have been officially recognized and approved by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education will be accepted.

• Must possess a current and valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must possess a valid TCOLE license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.