POLICE Officer; Upcoming Testing

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full time professional 12500 elam rd, balch springs, tx, us

2 days ago requisition

the city of balch springs is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community that thrives on its rich history, commitment to progress, and dedication to fostering a positive work environment. As a city, we focus on enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

we are a forward-thinking organization that embraces innovation and strives for excellence in every department. With our clear vision to inspire growth and community pride, the city of balch springs is an excellent place to build a rewarding career. Whether you’re passionate about public safety, economic development, or community engagement, we offer diverse opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact.

as an employee of the city of balch springs, you’ll be part of a supportive team where professional development is encouraged, and collaboration is valued. We believe in providing employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, ensuring a positive work-life balance and fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and open communication.

• competitive salary: we offer competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.
• comprehensive benefits package: includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• retirement plans: access to a retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future. Tmrs with a 2:1 match.
• paid leave: generous paid time off policies.
• professional development: opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement within the city.
• employee recognition: we value and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our employees.

our core values of integrity, respect, and transparency guide our everyday work, and we actively support our employees’ professional growth. Join our team and help shape the future of a city that’s committed to creating a thriving environment for all.

• afford all citizens highly efficient and professional protection and services
• accept responsibility for crime prevention/awareness, recognizing that it is more desirable to deter crime rather than to react to it
• investigate crime and incidents impartially using every legal means and make the truth known
• strive for voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement, public education and role modeling
• promote an attitude of friendliness, helpfulness, tact, understanding and caring in the performance of assigned duties
• communicate cooperatively and openly with the community
• communicate openly within the organization; be a team player and offer mutual support to facilitate the accomplishment of higher goals of community protection and service over individual accomplishments.
• this same spirit of inter-organizational cooperation is carried further to cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and other governmental units.
• identify problems, develop solutions, and implement strategies that attain desired results to crime, disordered and incidents of concern brought to the attention of police.

the city of balch springs utilizes a step based compensation plan for sworn police personnel in accordance with the current police meet and confer agreement.

initial placement will be determined by the applicant's peace officer licensing status and verified qualifying law enforcement experience as follows:

police cadet (p1-a): applicants who do not…