Police Officer; Lateral Entry

Lateral Entry Salary and New Hire Bonus The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as a full-time police officer. Experience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.

Experience Police Officer Lateral Entry Step Hourly Rate Approximate Annual Salary
2 years of experience Step C $42.89 $ 89,211.20
3 years of experience Step D $45.03 $ 93,662.40
4 years of experience Step E $47.29 $ 98,363.20
5 years of experience Step F $49.66 $
6+ years of experience Step G $50.65 $

$10,000 New Hire Bonus for TCOLE certified officers with two years of experience (post FTO) at another Texas law enforcement agency.

• $5,000 paid upon hire
• $2,500 paid upon successful completion of Field Training Program
• $2,500 paid upon completion of a successful (passing evaluation) probationary period

* This bonus only applies to TCOLE certified officers with two years of experience (post FTO) at another Texas law enforcement agency.

* New hires who receive the $10,000 New Hire Bonus and voluntarily leave employment on or before completion of one year of employment will be required to pay back the bonus based upon the terms of the repayment agreement.

Provides crime prevention and law enforcement responsibilities for the conduct of routine patrols, preliminary, criminal, and specialized investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift.

This position will normally work on a probationary status for one year from date of swearing in with the City of Grapevine Police Department. With limited supervision this position operates in an assigned area(s) of the City of Grapevine and through the application of sound judgment developed through training, education, and experience, performs crime prevention and detection activities to enforce federal, state and local laws, preserve the peace and protect property and lives.

Typical duties include:

• Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a city vehicle.
• Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property, often involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Prepares reports to document investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants; evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery. Submits these documents for supervisory review.
• Prepares and presents cases to relevant courts, legal processes, and testifies when required.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, internal affairs, found property, and other relevant requests for service.
• Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.
• Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
• Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to make decisions or…