Police Officer Salary $57,460.00 - $73,951.00 Annually Location Colleyville, TX Job Type FULL TIME Department POLICE DEPARTMENT Job Number 2017-19 Closing Continuous Summary of Position Ensure the safety and security of municipal streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods. Responsibilities include maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; conducting patrol; performing routine Police equipment maintenance; educating staff and public on crime safety/prevention; and performing other tasks related to Police Department activities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Patrols assigned areas to prevent crime, and enforce laws, and responds to emergency calls, and complaints. Direct traffic, operates radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations. Conducts initial investigations of traffic accidents, and crimes against persons and property. Duties also include service of warrants and making arrests, processing of prisoners, and appearing in court as required. Minimum Requirements Minimum 21 years of age; possess a High School Diploma or GED and 30 hours of college credit, (May be waived for specific prior law enforcement or military experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.) Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License with a good driving history. No history of substance abuse, arrests or convictions; Previous law enforcement experience a plus but not necessary. Will train the right candidate. All candidates must possess high moral character with references. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour patrol shifts, weekends and holidays, pass physical and essential job functions tests, drug screening, a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination and background investigation. 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. SALARY RANGE: $57,460 - $73,951 annually (Police Recruits earn $4,416 monthly while in the Academy) CONTACT PERSON: NAME: David Martz, Personnel Sgt. ADDRESS: 5201 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville, Texas 76034 OFFICE: 817-503-1213 The City of Colleyville offers a wide range of employee benefits. about our organization. 01 Education Requirements: Possess a High School Diploma or GED and 30 hours of college credit, (May be waived for specific prior law enforcement or military experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.) What is the total number of accrued college hours that you have? Required Question Agency City of Colleyville Address 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas, 76034 Website