Police Officer

Job Summary

UP TO $ 15,000.00 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR QUALIFIED TCOLE-CERTIFIED OFFICERS

Starting Pay $ 70,686.00 - $91,686.00

Lateral Officer Receive 1 TO 1 FOR EXPERIENCE

The City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time POLICE OFFICERS
, with the Police Department. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public.

• TCOLE Certified;
• Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program (police academy);
• 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge; or
• Possess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

• * New hires not certified will be classified as Cadet and will receive an annual salary of $54,250.56 while attending the academy. Upon graduating the academy and passing the TCOLE Licensing Exam, the employee will receive a change in status to police officer and pay will be adjusted to $70,686.00 annually.
• Lateral transfers come over year for year (1 to
  1).

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• TMRS Retirement – 7% with 2 to 1 match (20 year retirement)
• 14 paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, Military Leave, Overtime or Comp-Time
• Academic Incentive Pay – Associates $1,200/year, Bachelors $1,800/year, Masters $2,400/year
• TCOLE Certification Pay – Intermediate $2,100/year, Advanced $2,700/year, Master $3,300/year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Longevity Pay