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Police Officer - Taylor, TX Career Descriptions    Federal Jobs    State Jobs    County Jobs    City Jobs Selection Process    Qualifications    How To Apply    Training    Online Degrees Find A Job    See Who Is Hiring    Over 1,000 jobs    Agency Links    Over 5,000 links    Job Search Sites    Job Recruitment    Phone Numbers Sample Questions    Entrance Exam    Oral Interview Services    Test Preparation    Polygraph    Police Job Board    New Other Information    Salaries    Links    Email Us CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING January 18, 2008 STARTING SALARY $37,862.81 to $48,323.61 $39,755.95 to $50,739.79 (*New Pay Rate Effective March 2008) DOE JOB DESCRIPTION The City of Taylor is now accepting applications for a qualified applicant for a Police Officer. Protects the City's residents and property by striving to promote voluntary compliance to laws and ordinances through the use of enforcement, public education and role modeling. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - be a U.S. citizen - possess a valid driver's license - be at least 21 but no more than 44 years of age - possess a high school diploma or GED - enrolled in Texas Basic Police Academy An applicant for police officer shall meet the following criteria in order to be considered for an entry-level position: (a) Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination; (b) Successfully complete the physical agility test; (c) Pass a background investigation; (d) Successfully complete the video-based behavioral testing (BPAD) or other situational reasoning testing and assessment as determined by the Police Chief; (e) Pass oral interviews; (f) Successfully complete a post-job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes passing a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs. (g) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and not more than forty-four (44) years of age at the time of hire. A person who is 45 years of age or older may not be certified as eligible for an entry-level position in the police department. (h) Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate; (i) Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire; (j) Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization; (k) Be able to read, write, and speak the English language; (l) Be of good moral character; (m)Shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm or possessing ammunition; and (n) Be certified as a peace officer, or certifiable at time of appointment, as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Preference may be given to candidates possessing this certification. At or before the time of entrance examination, applicants shall provide either (1) evidence of certifiablity issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE), or (2) evidence of current enrollment in an academy approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). SELECTION PROCESS - written entrance exam - oral interview - polygraph test - drug screening test - background investigation - medical examination - physical agility test - psychological test HOW TO APPLY Examination will be held on January 24, 2008, completed application packet, authorization forms and other necessary documentation must be returned to the Human Resources Director by 5:00 p.m. on January 18, 2008. OTHER INFORMATION Benefits include: Civil Service 3 Weeks Paid Vacation 3 Weeks Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays 12 Hour Shift, 2 Weekends Off Monthly Assignment Pay Tuition Reimbursement Scott and White Medical Dental Insurance Long Term Disability TMRS Retirement Equipment Provided CONTACT INFORMATION Det. Chris Giordano Taylor Police Department 500 S. Main Taylor, TX 76574 Telephone: 512-352-5551 Email: chris.giordano@ci.taylor.tx.us Web Site: http://www.ci.taylor.tx.us Return to the See Who Is Hiring page.