Alvarado - Police Officer
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Job Announcement
ALVARADO POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OFFICER
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We are currently hiring for full-time police officer positions. Applicants MUST be TCOLE certified or currently enrolled in an academy to become TCOLE Certified in order to apply for this position.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older, High School diploma or GED, and must have completed a TCOLE approved police academy and licensed, or licensable, by TCOLE as a Peace Officer. Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license with driving record that meets City guidelines.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
- Must be a United States Citizen.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Written Exam - requires a passing score of 70%
- Physical Exam - consists of a 500 meter row, with no time limit.
HIRING PROCESS:
Hiring process consists of written / physical exam, background investigation, oral board, physical & drug screen, Polygraph, psychological evaluation and Chief interview.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Up to $62,138.00 Annually (DOQ) and Equipment is provided
- 12 hour shifts / Every other weekend off
DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS:
Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Safety (Commercial Vehicle), and Administration
Please direct questions regarding this position to marshallc@cityofalvarado.org
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.