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Police Recruits and Police Officers Opportunity

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.

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

• May 22-August 2:
  Accepting applications
• August 24-28:
  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
• September 7-11:
  Oral Panel Interviews
• September 14:
  Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring process
• September 14-October 11:
  Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirements
• October 26:
  First Day as a City of Coppell Employee
• November 16:
  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 be considered:

• 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
• 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 Certification
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field of study

It is an exciting time to begin a career with Coppell Police Department. We have experienced tremendous growth over the years and will continue to hire new officers in the coming years. Beginning your career with Coppell Police Department now means you will gain experience, growth, and seniority that will allow you opportunities for promotion eligibility and transfers to specialized divisions within the police department.

Working as a member of the Coppell Police Department means you will be part of an extraordinary team in a city that supports its…