Police Officer

Now accepting applications for Police Officers, TCOLE certified preferred. Out‑of‑state applicants must first obtain a Texas peace officer license prior to applying. (See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details). Police Officer 7‑step pay plan with top officer step pay of $40.34 per hour – $83,907.20 annually. Lateral placements may be considered depending on qualifications/experience.

• Enjoy helping others.
• Want to make a difference and be part of an important cause.
• Like people genuinely.
• Excited about working closely with a dedicated professional group.
• Seeking an exciting and personally rewarding career.

The Corinth Police Department works in a supportive community with a low crime rate that allows time for community policing. Officers receive approximately $10,000 worth of personal equipment, including firearms and boots. The Patrol fleet is well‑equipped and maintained. Officers may receive a take‑home car benefit (with restrictions) and are eligible for longevity pay. Specialized assignments include school resource officer, K‑9 handler, motorcycle officer, investigator, and bicycle patrol.

Under general supervision, provide responsive and courteous police services in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, routine patrol, interventions, assistance, investigations, and traffic regulation duties.

• Preserve community peace through mediation, investigation, intervention, assistance, documentation, and arrest; use all lawful means to improve quality of life.
• Patrol the city to respond to assistance requests, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and assure public safety.
• Provide security for assigned areas, respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, interrogate victims and suspects, and protect fire and medical personnel.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws and comply with local regulations and ordinances.
• Investigate crimes and accidents; secure and process scenes and collect evidence within scope of authority.
• Arrest law violators; transport and process suspects, victims, and prisoners.
• Complete detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment per department standards.
• Represent the city in court hearings; prepare reports and testify in court cases.
• Coordinate with other emergency services, outside organizations, businesses, and law‑enforcement agencies.
• Present education and information programs for community and school awareness projects.
• Perform specialized functions (training, K‑9, SWAT, event security, computer systems, investigative teams).
• Maintain integrity, professionalism, and departmental goals by following all rules and regulations.
• Cooperate with co‑workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance; attendance affects continued employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Age: 21 years at time of written exam.
• Citizenship:
  United States citizen.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Certification:
  Currently certified by TCOLE or a peace officer in another state qualified to pass the TCOLE exam.
• Driver's License:
  Valid driver’s license required before employment; must obtain a Texas Class C license within 30 days of hire.
• Mental condition:
  Pass board interview, polygraph, and psychological examination.
• Physical condition:
  Pass medical examination and drug screen.
• Vision: 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected). Must wear contact lenses or glasses during duty if vision correction is needed. No dichromatic or night blindness.
• Hearing:
  Pass hearing test.
• Criminal record:
  No convictions for offenses above Class C misdemeanor.

• City policies and procedures.
• City, county, state, and federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Texas criminal justice and court systems and principles of records management.
• Law‑enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
• Basic criminal law on apprehension, arrest, custody, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• Rules of evidence, probable cause, use of…