Employment

Patrol Officer

DATE:                                                    August 22, 2019

APPLICATIONS DUE:                         September 5, 2019

POSITION:                                            Patrol Officer

DEPARTMENT:                                     Ore City Police Department

BEGINNING SALARY:                      $16.50 Hourly

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Available to work 48 hours or more a week; days and/or nights.
• Must be able to use computers and different programs proficiently.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, departmental policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations among persons of widely divergent backgrounds.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental employees, prisoners, and the general public.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Licensed Peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
• Two years experience in law enforcement in the State of Texas preferred but not required: or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and meets state statutes.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION:

• Valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Certification as a Licensed Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer by the Standards and Education.

BENEFITS:

• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Employer Paid Health Insurance