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Coppell, City of (TX) lists this PD- POLICE RECRUIT/OFFICER opportunity in coppell, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police Recruits and Police Officers OpportunityThe City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team! We are seeking candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service.Police Recruit: A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following:Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)Satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer CertificationSatisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary PeriodPolice Officer: CLICK HERE to view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions.Candidate Engagement PlanSeptember 9-December 6: Accepting applicationsDuring our recruiting period, we will conduct our Application Material Review weekly. Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) to be brought with them to their test. Following testing, candidates will complete a Written Examination.Candidates who pass their Physical Fitness Test and Written Examination will undergo an Internal Background Investigation.January 4-8: Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in an Oral Panel InterviewJanuary 18-22: Oral Panel InterviewsJanuary 25: Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring processJanuary 25-February 28: Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirementsMarch 15: First Day as a City of Coppell EmployeeMarch 29: First Day of AcademyFor application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling . For questions specific to the City of Coppell Police Department, contact Sergeant Largent by emailing: Structure This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan. To view full our full Step Plan click here. Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.Police Recruit (PD1, 1): Starting Hourly Rate: $39.27Police Officer (PD2, 1-7): Starting Hourly Rate Step 1: $40.85* The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as a full-time police officer.EligibilityCandidates must meet the following to be considered:Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or olderValid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving recordAbility to satisfactorily complete our hiring process:Complete the Preliminary ApplicationPhysical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)Written ExaminationInternal Background InvestigationOnline DISC AssessmentOral Panel InterviewChief's MeetingRequirement Resources:List of Employment Disqualifiers (PDF)Minimum Requirements / Hiring Process (PDF)Physical Readiness Standards (PDF)EducationHigh School Diploma/GEDThirty (30) hours of college education from a regionally accredited university or college with a 2.0, or higher, overall grade point average (GPA)ExperiencePolice RecruitAbility to satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)Ability to satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer CertificationAbility to satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary PeriodPolice OfficerT.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer CertificationLateral Transfer candidates are required to possess the following:Be in good standing with current/previous agencyCertified Peace Officer with at least 3 years of experience in a progressive agency of comparable size to Coppell from any stateExperience as a reserve officer, constable, military service, military police, and jailer is not accepted.Other desirable education/experience/knowledge/skillsets:Prior patrol duty experienceTCOLE Advanced CertificationFluency in a language other than EnglishBachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, or a related field of studyThis is CoppellIt is an exciting time to begin a career with Coppell Police Department. We have experienced tremendous growth over the years and will continue to hire new officers in the coming years. Beginning your career with Coppell Police Department now means you will gain experience, growth, and seniority that will allow you opportunities for promotion eligibility and transfers to specialized divisions within the police department.Working as a member of the Coppell Police Department means you will be part of an extraordinary team in a city that supports its police department through job security, great pay, excellent benefits, and an atmosphere that provides outstanding relationships between the police and the community it serves. A career with Coppell Police Department is much more than a job, it is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your community.Policing is about working with the community to ensure public safety through crime prevention and law enforcement. As a member of the Coppell Police Department, you will have the unique opportunity to accomplish this goal through our core policing strategies of Problem-Oriented policing and Servant Leadership.What We Do:Help people by providing public safety to the City Of CoppellPromote police / community partnerships through Problem-Oriented Policing and Community PolicingProvide a wide variety of services to our community including Citizens Police Academy, Junior Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol, Women's Self Defense, and moreEnforce traffic and parking lawsParticipate in community events and providing public safety at City-sponsored events, sporting events, and other large scale public eventsWhat We Provide:A wide variety of special assignments including:Bike Patrol UnitCommunity Policing OfficerCriminal Investigations DetectiveFederal Task Force OfficerK-9 UnitNeighborhood Policing OfficerPolice Honor GuardSchool Resource OfficerSpecial Investigations DetectiveSpecial Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)Traffic / Motorcycle DivisionCollege Tuition ReimbursementComplete duty gear including uniforms, weapons, boots, and protective vestsContinued job related training and leadership training opportunitiesGenerous Medical, Life, and Dental InsuranceIncentive pay for advanced peace officer certificationsIncentive Pay for Police Training OfficerOpportunity for advancement to supervisory positionsPaid vacation, holiday, and sick timeWellness IncentiveIn accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.
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coppell, TX, 75019, US
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