SALARY RANGE:  $58,609 - $75,430 annually (Police Cadets earn $4,505 monthly while in the Academy)

LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM:  Must have 2 years of experience as paid full time Peace Officer from comparable size agency with no more than three years break in service, TCOLE Certified, starting pay commensurate to experience and training.

NEW HIRING INCENTIVE PROGRAM:  $5,000 Sign-on bonus for certified/laterals ; $2,500 Sign-on bonus for non-certified

WORK OBJECTIVE:

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide crime prevention and law enforcement responsibilities for the conduct of routine patrols, preliminary, criminal and specialized investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a City vehicle.
• Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
• Documents investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants; evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery.
• Prepares and presents cases to District Attorney's office.
• Investigates non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc.
• Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property often times involving criminal activities.  Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
• Prepares activity reports detailing patrol/investigation occurrences and submits reports to superiors for review.
• Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.  Investigates and prepares crime/traffic reports on criminal activities and traffic accidents.
• Files required reports for the court and legal process and appears and testifies in court as required.
• Participates in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
• Must report to work for duty outside normally scheduled work hours in response to natural disasters, emergencies or critical incidents as determined by Police Department Administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 21 and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least 30 college hours from an accredited institution prior to the hire date.  This may be waived for prior law enforcement or military experience.
• Must pass:
  • Written examination
  • Background investigation
  • Essential Job Function screening
  • Polygraph test
  • Oral Review Board
  • Psychological screening
  • Drug test
• Must possess good moral character and meet any other standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Lateral Entry Officers must meet the requirements set forth in the Colleyville Police Department’s General Orders 401 (L).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.  The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the essential functions of this position involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light

• Dusts and pollen
• Extreme heat and/or cold
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme noise levels
• Animals/wildlife
• Vibration
• Fumes and/or noxious odors
• Traffic
• Moving machinery
• Electrical shock
• Heights
• Radiation
• Disease/pathogens
• Toxic/caustic chemicals
• Explosives
• Violence
• Other extreme hazards not listed above

Safety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices. 

The City of Colleyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Colleyville provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.