PD- POLICE​/OFFICER

Position: PD- POLICE RECRUIT/OFFICER
The City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team!

We are seeking candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service.

Opportunity Description

* Police Recruit

* A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following:

* Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)

* Satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification

* Satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period

* Police Officer

* to view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions.

Candidate Engagement Plan

* January 2-March 15:
Accepting applications

* During our recruiting period, we will conduct our Application Material Review weekly. Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) to be brought with them to their test. Following testing, candidates will complete a Written Examination.

* Candidates who pass their Physical Fitness Test and Written Examination will undergo an Internal Background Investigation.

* March 30-April 3:
Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in an Oral Panel Interview

* April 13-17:
Oral Panel Interviews

* April 20:
Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring process

* April 20-May 22:
Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirements

* June 8:
First Day as a City of Coppell Employee

* July 6:
First Day of Academy

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling . For questions specific to the City of Coppell Police Department, contact Sergeant Largent by emailing: CPD Backgrounds.

Pay Structure

This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan. To view full our full Step Plan . Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.

* Police Recruit (PD1,
1)

* Starting Hourly Rate: $39.27

* Police Officer (PD2, 1-7)

* Starting Hourly Rate Step 1: $40.85

* The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as a full-time police officer.

Candidates must meet the following to apply:

Requirements

* Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older

* Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record

* Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process:

* Complete the Preliminary Application

* Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)

* Written Examination

* Internal Background Investigation

* Online DISC Assessment

* Oral Panel Interview

* Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer:

* Credit, Education, and Employment Verification

* Polygraph, Psychological (L3), and Drug/Medical Evaluation (L2)

* Chief's Meeting

Requirement Resources:

* List of Employment Disqualifiers (PDF)

* Minimum Requirements / Hiring Process (PDF)

* Physical Readiness Standards (PDF)

Education

* High School Diploma/GED

* Thirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)

Experience

* Police Recruit

* Ability to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)

* Ability to satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification

* Ability to satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period

* Police Officer

* T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification

Lateral Transfer candidates are required to possess the following:

* Be in good standing with current/previous agency

* Certified Peace Officer with at least 3 years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any state

* Experience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.

Other desirable education/experience/knowledge/skillsets:

* Prior patrol duty experience

* TCOLE Advanced…