Patrol Officer

Department: police department (essential employee)

hours: to be discussed during interview

written/physical test: to be determined

testing will begin at 8:00 am. The written test will be held at 8 am and for those who pass the written test the physical test will follow.

the city of humble police department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility pool for an entry level police officer.

minimum qualifications:

• must be 21 years of age at time of written exam

• must possess a high school diploma / ged - some college preferred

• must possess a valid texas driver's license

• must possess a peace officer license certified by texas commission of law enforcement (tcole) or currently be enrolled in an accredited police academy, or a hold s peace officer license from another state

• honorable discharge if ever in military

• must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screen

• must be able to pass a comprehensive written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, and fitness test. Required attachments to application: applicants must submit clean, clear copies of the following documents with application. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all documentation is received.

• texas driver's license

• peace officer license certified by tcole, or from another state

• college transcript, if applicable

• dd-214 if ever in military

• proof of enrollment in an accredited police academy

applicants will undergo a complete background investigation and drug screen; pass a comprehensive written exam and fitness test.

salaries are based on a grade and step plan with an hourly starting rate of $33.9506. Other benefits include paid hospitalization for the employee with reduced rates for family coverage, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, texas municipal retirement system-7% employee contribution with 2:1 match, disability salary continuation plan, longevity pay, tcole certification pay, and specialized incentive pay for specialized training.

the physical fitness test and minimum standards measures endurance and strengths as follows:

complete a 2000 meter row on a concept2 rowing machine in accordance with department standards. For additional information, you may contact the training coordinator - sgt peters @ .

resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

the city of humble is an at-will-employer and only accepts applications for positions that are currently posted. Applications will be reviewed by the department and selected applicants will be contact for interviews.

humble police department applicant disqualifiers for police and telecommunications officer permanent disqualifiers:

1. Have a conviction for any felony offense. (permanently disqualified)

• if under indictment for, or currently charged with a felony, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered.

2. Have a conviction for any class a misdemeanor offense. (permanently disqualified.)

• if under indictment for, or currently charged with a class a misdemeanor, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered.

3. Have a conviction for or currently charged with any offense (any misdemeanor or higher) involving moral turpitude. (permanently disqualified)

• if under indictment for, or currently charged with an offense involving moral turpitude, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered.

4. Have a conviction in any state of the united states referring to domestic violence laws. (permanently disqualified)

• if under indictment for, or currently charged with an offense involving domestic violence laws, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered.

*** for the purposes of item nos. 1 through 4 listed above: a person is convicted of a felony, class a misdemeanor, crime involving moral turpitude or domestic violence related offenses, if a court of competent jurisdiction enters an adjudication of guilt against the person, or the person, enters a plea of guilty under the laws of this, or another state or the united states, regardless of whether:

• the sentence is subsequently probated, the person is discharged from…