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City of Kingsville, TX lists this Alternate Hire Police Officer - Police opportunity in kingsville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Kingsville Police Department OfficerThank you for your interest in the Kingsville Police Department. The City of Kingsville Police Department is a civil service department consisting of 50 officers. Information concerning the City's hiring process is enclosed. Please read the information carefully. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as set forth by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 and have not disqualifying events under any of the listed "Reasons for Disqualification". Responds to calls and other requests from the public for emergency assistance. Patrols community and assigned areas for any traffic and other types of violations.Essential Job FunctionsALTERNATE LEVEL HIRING PROCESS $ 28.56Eligibility Requirements:Basic TCOLE Peace Officer Certification2 years prior law enforcement experienceActively worked in law enforcement within 12 months preceding applicationApplicants are required to completely fill out an application for employment (online) and enclose copies of requested documents to the Human Resource (HR) Office. Also, applicants must keep the HR Office informed of any changes in contact information (address; phone #; etc.) and employment status. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.Performance MeasurementAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS – ALTERNATE HIRE The application process is in six (6) phases. Listed below is a brief overview of each phase. Each phase must be successfully completed to progress to the next phase of the hiring process. The applicant may be disqualified from consideration during any phase.PHASE 1 WRITTEN EXAMINATION - NOT APPLICABLE FOR ALTERNATE HIRE APPLICANTS.PHASE 2 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION- Applicant successfully submitting application are required to complete a detailed Personal History Statement (same document from the TCOLE website). The completed statement must be returned to the HR Office by the specified date. A thorough background investigation is conducted by the Police Department.PHASE 3 PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST- Applicants are required to complete a physical agility test when scheduled. Applicants successfully passing the physical agility test move to Phase 4 of the hiring process.PHASE 4 INTERVIEWS - When a vacancy exists; applicants successfully completing Phase 3 go before an Interview Board consisting of four to six members.PHASE 5 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - Applicants completing all previous phases are scheduled for a physical examination conducted by a City of Kingsville authorized medical physician when a vacancy occurs in the department.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION High School Diploma OR G.E.D. If applicable: honorable discharge from the United States armed forces.LICENSE You must have a valid Driver's License prior to submitting your application for employment.REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION- Any of the following will disqualify an applicant from further consideration at any stage of the hiring process.Conviction for, being under indictment for, or currently charged with any felony offense.Conviction for any Class "B" or above misdemeanor offense within the last 10 years preceding the date of application.Conviction of any family violence offense.Conviction for driving under the influence (SWI and/or DUI) within 3 years preceding the date of application.Currently being on probation for any offense.Illegal use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug other than marijuana within 2 years preceding the date of application.Having illegally furnished any controlled substance or dangerous drug to another.Having excessive record of traffic convictions or negligent traffic collisions within a 3-year period prior to application.Having a history of failing to maintain financial responsibility without extenuating circumstances.Having been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specificallyHaving been rejected as a witness by a criminal prosecutor for Brady violation and/or being placed on a Brady Disclosure list.Having resigned or been terminated from the Kingsville Police Department within the 24 months preceding the date of application for disciplinary reasons, resigning to avoid suspension or discharge for having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgement being rendered.Failing to cooperate fully with and keep all scheduled appointments with the Kingsville Police Department personnel involved in the hiring process; failing to provide additional personal information as needed or failing to submit information updates/changes within ten (10) days of notification; refusal to submit, if requested, to a polygraph exam to resolve any conflict which might arise during the hiring process.The City of Kingsville offers many employee benefits to include:Health InsuranceRetirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Employer matches on a ratio of 2 to 1 at retirement (20 years of service or 5 years and age 60)Deferred Comp: Nationwide and ICMA programs available for additional pre-tax contributionsVacation Leave: 120 hrs. per yearSick Leave: 120 hrs. per yearSick Leave Buyback ProgramHoliday Leave: 15 HolidaysLongevity: $10.00 per month per year of serviceUniforms: Employer provided uniforms and laundry serviceCertification Pay: Monthly: Intermediate PO - $40; Advanced PO - $62; Master PO - $110Education Pay: Monthly: Associate's - $50; Bachelor's - $100; Master's - $200
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kingsville, TX, 78363, US
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