About this opportunity
City of Murphy, TX lists this Police Officer - Certified Only opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleThe City of Murphy Police Department seeks to add a Certified Police Officer to its dynamic team! As our Police Officer, you will provide crime prevention and law enforcement services for the City through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area or assignment during duty hours.Why You'll Love Working Here:Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits packageRetirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).14 paid holidays.City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100KCity-paid disability insurance$7 Longevity payEducation Assistance ProgramOngoing training and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramChildcare assistanceA positive and collaborative work environmentSchedule Commitment MUST accept on-call duty status and call-out status and work flexible hours to include all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.Police Pay Plan:Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5 - Step 6 - Step 7 - Step 875,332.93 - 77,969.58 - 80,698.52 - 83,522.97 - 86,446.27 - 89,471.89 - 92,603.41 - 95,844.53For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailing of DutiesPatrols a specific beat to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in assigned areaPromotes a positive image in performing community-policing duties (community meetings, problem solving resources, etc.)Conducts crime analysis and coordination with other shifts and divisions, such as CIDRegularly reviews crime trends as indicated on the PD's call tracking software, such as Crime Reports, and develops tactics and programs to respond to identified trends and hot spotsResponds to calls for police service (disturbances, burglaries, prowlers, suspicious persons, etc.) and takes necessary actionSecures crime scenes and arrests suspect(s) in criminal offenses of various types and levelsDirects traffic, enforces traffic laws, both state laws and city ordinances, issues citations and warnings, verbal or written, and investigates crashesCompletes crash reports including making appropriate diagrams of crash scenes and takes enforcement action as indicated via on-scene traffic crash investigationCompletes patrol, offense and arrest reportsConducts in-field investigations of alleged criminal and non-criminal activitiesAssists in conducting criminal investigationsGuards and transports prisonersTestifies as a witness in court (traffic and criminal offenses)Operates and maintains a police vehicle and duty related equipmentAttends training activities and receives classroom and field instruction in job related subjects to enhance and improve skills and abilities and meets all mandated training requirements as specified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for the maintenance of a licensed peace officerStores, tags, and logs evidence and recovered propertyMaintains a positive friendly and effective working relationship with the general public and co-workersReports any unsafe, hazardous, or perilous conditions to proper authorityAdheres to the personnel, safety and departmental policies, procedures, and Administrative OrdersTypical QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or G.E.D required;Must be 20 years and 180 days of age at the time of applicationLicensed, or licensable without delay, by date of appointment as a peace officer in the state of Texas through TCOLEValid Texas Class C Driver's License without restrictions (except "A") required by date of appointment - driving record must be in compliance with City policyMust be a U.S. Citizen.Supplemental InformationSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessmentRequired to work flexible hours and accept on-call duty and call out statusMust pass a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluationMust be able to pass a background check on previous employment; motor vehicle record check; physical fitness test
Worksite address
plano, TX, 75094, US
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