Certified Police Officer - Lateral Certified PEACE Officer

Overview

MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER OR ABOUT TO OBTAIN A PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER OR ABOUT TO OBTAIN A PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

The City of Wylie Police Department is seeking certified peace officers. The selected applicants will patrol and provide enforcement, detection and crime prevention under the laws of the City of Wylie, State of Texas, and the United States. The selected applicants will carry out special assignments in the field of law enforcement and perform related work as required. Selected applicants will provide reports of assignments and/or related work as needed.

Supervision is provided by the Police Sergeant. Applicants will be contacted individually to set up testing dates and times.  for more information. Annual salary will be based on years of service. Top out in 8 years!

Salary (based on years of service):

• 1 Year — Step 0: $80,840.00
• 2 Years — Step 1: $84,073.60
• 3 Years — Step 2: $87,436.54
• 4 Years — Step 3: $90,934.01
• 5 Years — Step 4: $94,571.34
• 6 Years — Step 5: $98,354.22
• 7 Years — Step 6: $
• 8 Years — Step 7: $

• Enforces appropriate City ordinances, State and Federal laws, and all written directives.
• Makes ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws, departmental policies, regulations, etc., without supervision when appropriate.
• Works well with the public and co-workers daily. Communicates effectively, maintaining alertness, composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances, including stress, verbal abuse, criticism, and/or other adverse conditions.
• Provides Police services and assistance.
• Maintains acceptable physical fitness level, including visual acuity correctable to 20/20 without color blindness and normal hearing range. Performs on-duty physical fitness training as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Follows a chain of command and instructions; receptive to supervision.
• Immediately comprehends and executes orders from a supervisor in emergency situations.
• Adapts toward procedures, programs, regular and special assignments.
• Begins and seeks out work without supervision.
• Recognizes the need for supervisory intervention and seeks it when needed; keeps supervisors informed of relevant activity.
• Recognizes, identifies, and preserves crime scenes.
• Completes accurate, thorough investigations.
• Loads and unloads Police equipment from a vehicle, including but not limited to lifting objects over 15 pounds from truck, trunk, back seat, etc.
• Demonstrates competent weapons proficiency.
• Cleans and maintains duty weapons.
• Uses appropriate force to control hostile subjects.
• Performs defensive and/or other hand-to-hand combat tactics.
• Displays proficiency in officer survival and safety tactics.
• Physically restrains individuals using the minimum amount of force necessary.
• Uses the minimum force necessary to effect arrests of combative or hostile subjects.
• Physically assists intoxicated subjects in walking, entering Police car.
• Searches persons/vehicles for weapons, evidence, and contraband.
• Searches buildings in dark or low-light conditions.
• Chases suspects for extended distances (over 100 yards).
• Walks long distances (over 1/4 mile).
• Administers CPR/first aid in emergency medical situations.
• Assists ambulance attendants/carrying victims under adverse conditions.
• Directs or controls traffic with a flashlight or hand signals for more than one hour at a time.
• Stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time (over one hour).
• Operates speed detection radar, video camera, mobile radio and…