Police Officer

Now accepting applications for Police Officers, TCOLE certified preferred

“Out-of-state applicants who are police officers in another state must first obtain their peace officer license in the State of Texas prior to applying for a job with the Corinth Police Department. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to answer any questions you may have regarding this process.”
Police Officer 7 step pay plan with top officer step pay of $40.34 per hour- $83,907.20 annual
Lateral placements may be considered depending on qualifications/experience.

YOU ARE A WANTED PERSON

Yes, you. We want and need you as a Corinth police officer if:

• You enjoy helping others
• You want to make a difference and be part of an important cause
• You genuinely like people
• You are excited about the opportunity to work closely with a group of dedicated professionals
• You are looking for an exciting and personally rewarding career

We are seeking exceptional people to be Corinth police officers. We adhere to a set of high professional and ethical standards because that is what our employees and residents expect and deserve. We strive to be the very best in a profession that demands more and more of its members. If that sounds like you, we want you.

The Corinth Police Department offers a lot to its sworn members. First, we work in a community that is extremely supportive of its men and women in blue. The local crime rate is low, which permits our peacekeepers time to engage in true, face-to-face community policing. We furnish each of our officers with approximately $10,000 worth of personal equipment, ranging from firearms to boots.

Our Patrol fleet is second to none in Texas for being well-equipped, maintained, and "tricked out" for maximum officer safety. Benefits, including longevity pay, are generous. Specialized assignments include school resource officer, K-9 handler, motorcycle officer and investigator. Officers may also choose bicycle patrol as a collateral assignment. The potential of a life-changing career is not far away!

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

• Preserves the peace of the community through mediation, investigation, intervention, assistance, documentation, and arrest; utilizes all lawful means to improve the quality of life by reducing the fear and incidence of crime, recognizing and resolving problems, and meeting the public safety needs of the Citizens of Corinth.
• Patrols the City to respond to citizens’ requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and assure public safety.
• Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to Department policies, procedures and regulations.
• Investigates crimes and accidents; secures and processes crime and accident scenes, and identifies and collects evidence within scope of authority.
• Arrests law violators; transports and processes suspects, victims and prisoners.
• Completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Represents the City Police at court hearings; prepares reports and testifies in…