Police Officer



Job Details

Police Officer
Employer

City of Waxahachie

Salary

$47,174.40 Annually

Location

Waxahachie, TX

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

00024

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/17/2018

Description


 
NOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE TESTING FOR
Police Officers and Police Cadets
 
POSTING DATE: November 1, 2018
TESTING DATE: December 6, 2018

The police officer is a responsible, non-supervisory position.  Duties include, but are not limited to:  Patrolling an assigned area to prevent crime, enforce laws and ordinances, and respond to emergency calls and routine complaints.  The police cadet is the initial training to be a police officer.
 
Annual Salary (police cadet, non-certified):                                                             $47,172.32
 
Annual Salary (police officer, TCOLE certified):                                                       $56,264.00
 
Salary after one-year probationary period (police officer, TCOLE certified):            $58,625.84

Examples of Duties

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:                             November 1, 2018 through November 29, 2018
 
CIVIL SERVICE TESTING:                                  December 8, 2018 8:30 a.m.
                                                                              Waxahachie Boys and Girls Club
                                                                              620 Farley St. 
                                                                              Waxahachie, TX 75165
                                                                              (Doors close/test begins promptly at 8:30am)
 
PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING:                           December 8, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
                                                                              191 Lion's Park Road
                                                                              Waxahachie, TX 75165
               

Completed applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2018.
Late applications will not be considered.

Typical Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
 
Applicants must:
  • Be at least 21 years of age and have not reached their 45th birthday at the time the list is certified.
  • Meet all requirements of Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate with 12 hours of college credit
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Be able to read and write the English language
  • Complete and timely file City of Waxahachie application form
  • Provide proof of valid driver's license and insurance
 
Processing requirements:
  • Pass the written Civil Service Examination given by the City of Waxahachie
  • Be physically, mentally, and morally fit for the performance of the essential functions for the position they are seeking
  • Provide physician's release for participation in the Waxahachie Police Department physical ability test
  • Pass the Waxahachie Police Department physical ability test and complete each event within the scheduled time limits
  • Complete a Personal History Statement
  • Be fingerprinted
  • Pass Chief and Oral Board interviews
  • Pass a thorough background investigation
  • Pass pre-employment polygraph exam
 
Requirements following conditional offer:
  • Pass a thorough medical examination and be certified as acceptable by the Medical Doctor retained by the City of Waxahachie who will administer such test and examinations as are deemed necessary and proper to determine whether such applicant is physically capable of performing the essential job functions of the position for which application is made.  The examination shall include, but not be limited to the following requirements:
    • Medical History- may be required to provide, at the physician's request, a full and accurate medical history
    • Vision- correctable to visual acuity of 20/20 binocular vision in each eye
    • Color Blindness- shall result in rejection
    • Hearing- shall be able to hear sounds at 40 decibels from 500-4,000 hertz.
    • Controlled Substance Screening- employment will be denied if test results are positive
Note:  These physical requirements are not exclusive and other existing physical conditions that would prevent the applicant from performing the essential job functions of the position for which applicant is being considered may be grounds for rejection.
  • Be certified as acceptable for the position by a psychologist/psychiatrist retained by City of Waxahachie to conduct such examinations.

Supplemental Information

DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS
 
Required Documentation – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant:
  • Fails to accurately complete and timely file application in the manner and form prescribed in the notice of examination:
  • Fails to report for the entrance examination;
  • Fails to complete and file Personal History Statement or any other documentation required of applicant for employment with the City of Waxahachie at the designated places and at the prescribed times;
  • Has made any false statement, failed to provide complete information, or practiced any deception or fraud during any part of the application, examination or appointment.

Criminal Activity- The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant admits to or has been convicted, including deferred adjudication, on any of the following:
  • Any felony
  • Any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
  • Any offense that would be classified under Texas State Law as a Class A or Class B misdemeanor within the last 10 years;
  • Applicant may also be disqualified on Class C offenses as defined under the Texas State Penal Code
  • Any conviction for family violence
 
Driving Record­- The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant:
  • Does not possess a valid Texas operator's license at the time of appointment;
  • Has currently suspended license or has been suspended during the last 12 months, or 2 or more suspensions in the last 5 years;    
  • Has exceeded the maximum allowable points in the City of Waxahachie Safety Manual for driving violations; or has more than 3 convictions for moving violations in the past 24 months or 3 or more at-fault accidents in the past 24 months; or any combination of the above;
  • Has a driver's license that has been petitioned for habitual violator during the last five years;
  • Has been convicted of or admits guilt of DWLS, FMFR, or FLID;
  • Has been convicted or has received deferred adjudication by any state or by the Federal government of driving while intoxicated during the last ten years;
  • Has outstanding traffic warrants.
 
Drugs – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant:
  • Has used or possessed marijuana or any illicit drug not included in penalty group 1 or 2 in the Controlled Substance Abuse Act within 36 months of making application with the department;
  • Has used or possessed any drug of penalty group 1 or 2 of the Controlled Substance Abuse Act;
    • 1 or 2 times within the past 7 years
    • 3 to 9 times within the past 10 years
    • 10 or more times is an automatic disqualification
  • Uses marijuana or other illegal drug after making current application with the department.
  • Has ever sold any illegal or dangerous drug for any type of compensation or has unlawfully delivered an illegal or dangerous drug to another;
  • Has ever assisted in or has been in control of the manufacture of any illegal drug;
  • Is addicted to any drugs or uses alcohol excessively.
 
Employment – The application may be disqualified if the applicant:
  • Has a history of inefficiency, unsatisfactory work performance or misconduct;
  • Has resigned from a public service position while under an internal investigation for inefficiency or misconduct;
  • Has resigned while under investigation, resigned on request of his employer, or has been dismissed from any job for any act of moral turpitude, (moral turpitude is considered to be any act which would offend or alarm the general public);
  • Has been dismissed from two or more jobs in the past twelve months for unsatisfactory performance;
  • Has unstable employment is evidenced by frequent changing of jobs for no apparent reason excluding seasonal, student, part-time or contract work.
 
Family History – The applicant may be disqualified if the applicant or spouse has a close, persona, and on-going relationship with a member of his/her family who has been convicted of any offenses which are included in these disqualification factors and such relationship could be used against the Department or applicant in order to impair the applicant's work or credibility.
 
Friendships or Associations – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant has personal friendships or associations with active criminals, prostitutes, or subversives.
 
Military- If the applicant has served in any branch of the United States military, the applicant must have received an honorable discharge and have not received a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.  Applicants now in an active reserve unit who have no discharge will furnish a statement of their status from their commanding officer.
 
Parental Responsibilities- The applicant will be disqualified if he is presently delinquent or admits to being delinquent on numerous times in child support payments, or the applicant has abandoned his/her children.
 
Prior License – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant has had a Peace Officer's License revoked by TCOLE or any other State or Federal Licensing Agency.
 
Reputation – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant does not have a good reputation as evidenced by opinions stated by character references, known associates, co-workers, employers, friends or instructors.
 
Sexual Conduct – The applicant will be disqualified if the applicant admits to or has been convicted of a sexual offense or conduct which would alarm the general public.

The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan.

Insurance:
HEALTH
100% of employees premium paid for by the City.

DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $5,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

AMERICAN FIDELITY
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.


Retirement:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM  
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 6% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 25 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. 
This is an optional deferred compensation plan.  Employees may contribute up to the IRS limit into this plan.  For more information please visit https://www.valic.com/

Other Benefits:
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.

SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.

HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 10 paid holidays and one personal days per year. 

01
Are you a U.S. citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
02
As of December 8, 2018 will you be between the ages of 21-44 years of age? (A person 45 years of age or older are not eligible for a beginning position as a police officer)
  • Yes
  • No
03
Select your highest level of education completed.
  • Less than high school
  • High School diploma
  • GED Completion
  • Associates/ Trades School
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
04
If you selected GED Certification. Do you have at least 12 hours of college credit?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please list your driver's license number.
07
Has your license been suspended within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Have you had three (3) or more moving violations or three (3) at-fault accidents within the preceding 24-month period?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have any felony convictions?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you have any misdemeanor convictions involving moral character or perjury?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Have you even been convicted of Class A or Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years?
  • No
  • Yes
12
Are you currently under indictment for any criminal offense?
  • No
  • Yes
13
Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?
  • No
  • Yes
14
Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?
  • No
  • Yes
15
Have you use Marijuana within the last 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Do you possess a DD-214 demonstrating honorable discharge?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Have you ever been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions, including, specifically: • under other than honorable conditions; • bad conduct; • dishonorable; • any other characterization of service indicating bad character
  • No
  • Yes
18
If applicable did you upload your DD-214 to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
19
I understand that no action will be taken in regards to this online submitted application until I submit all the required forms and documents. Additionally, I understand my application is not complete, and will not be accepted or processed until all required forms and documents are reviewed and approved. Have you read and understand the above statement?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Waxahachie
Address
401 S Rogers St

Waxahachie, Texas, 75165
Phone
469-309-4191

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