Texas Certified Police Officer - Hiring Incentive $2,500.00 - Lateral

Hello and welcome to our site. It is our pleasure to welcome you to our beautiful City of Lewisville! We're excited to receive your application and explore how you can contribute to our vibrant community. We are taking applications right now for Texas TCOLE License Peace Officers.

We are offering a Hiring Incentive: $2,500.00

The selection process for Texas License Peace Officers consists of several steps and is intended to produce the most current list of candidates who are qualified to become Lewisville Police Officers. The City of Lewisville does not fall under State Civil Service Law. The starting annual salary for Police Recruit is $83,682.35 increasing to $86,999.95 after completion of the Police Academy and Field Training Program. The top of range salary for Police Officer is $105,724.74

• Three weeks paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% with a 2:1 match)
• Deferred compensation plan with City match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
• Certification, education, and bilingual pay

You will find detailed information on the hiring process for Texas TCOLE License Peace Officer by following this link: Click Here. We highly encourage applicants to read this document to know what to expect when applying.

1. Submit online application
2. Schedule row test date
3. Complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) prior to row testing (received in an email From HR)
4. Complete required row testing
5. Submit the completed Personal History Statement
6. Receive, complete, and return a Polygraph Statement (received in an email from HR)
7. Background Investigation
8. Polygraph Test
9. Chief's Interview
10. Physical and drug examination
11. Psychological examination

• All Texas Certified Peace Officers are eligible for lateral entry.
• Please note that officers certified in other states must obtain a license through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) before applying for this position. https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers
• Lateral applicants must have been in a position where they had the authority to enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for service, carry a firearm and use discretion as part of their assigned duties.
• Experienced officers must successfully complete each step in the hiring process in the same manner as any other applicant.
• Applicants with a law enforcement background must have received, or will receive, an honorable discharge through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (for other states, TCOLE equivalent) to be employed by the Lewisville Police Department.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for sponsorship as a States Witness for Denton County or any other County. Any questions regarding the lateral hire call Inv. Maly at 972-219-3616

Experience

Current Salary

1 year of experience

$90,449.42

2 years of experience

$94,032.85

3 years of experience

$97,816.16

4 years of experience

$101,381.49

5 years of experience

$105,724.74

• Responds to radio calls for all types of police services.
• Takes proper police action at scene of crime, administers first aid, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and makes arrests; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes.
• Patrols assigned geographic area to identify and deter criminal activity, aids citizens needing assistance, and arrests violators of the laws.
• Ascertains validity of information of information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime;
• Interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses; takes information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime;
• Searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information about crimes; reports automobile accidents, interviews witnesses, takes information, and makes detailed reports.
• Issues citations and investigates traffic accidents.
• Testifies in legal proceedings.
• Conducts investigations of criminal offenses, missing persons, and all public safety incidents.
• Intervenes and mediates in crisis situations and all types of disputes.
• Instructs citizens, businesses, school, and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent citizens coming victims of crime.
• Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.
• Executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest.
• May serves as Court Bailiff for Municipal Court.
• Takes fines and bonds and releases prisoners.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Law enforcement or related experience preferred.
• TCOLE License required.
• Experience working in the Lewisville Police Department preferred.
• Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and applicable civil laws.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to look beyond the standard solution.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively in a team environment and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Ability to effectively present information publicly to staff, management and other groups/organizations.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to use technology to its fullest capabilities.
• Ability to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators.

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in vehicle operation.
• Skill in use of firearms.

Other Requirements:

• Be at least twenty (20) years and 6 months of age at the time of the written entrance examination.
• Must be TCOLE License Peace Officer
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of records to disclose a criminal record.
• Not be on probation for a criminal offense.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical exam.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20 binocular for all hours of the day including day, evening and night.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Ability to successfully pass a validated physical ability and row test.
• Achieve a minimum of 70% on police department physical fitness rowing test using Texas Department of Safety Standards.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to pass post-offer physical, psychological, polygraph, and drug test.

POLICE BACKGROUND STANDARDS: Please read click here.

Physical Abilities

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

F (Frequently)

Sit

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering

F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Over 100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Stairs

F (Frequently)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)