Police Officer

926

Garland, Texas, United States
Pro-active enforcement of criminal and traffic laws
Respond to citizen calls for service
Maintain high-visibility patrols
The role involves pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws including issuing citations

Job Summary

  • The role involves pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws including issuing citations.
  • Officers must respond to calls for service from citizens while maintaining high-visibility patrols within the City of Garland.
  • Employees are required to attend state mandated training annually and testify in court concerning the collection of evidence.

Matching Summary

The role involves pro-active enforcement of all applicable criminal and traffic laws including issuing citations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pro-active enforcement of criminal and traffic laws
  • Respond to citizen calls for service
  • Maintain high-visibility patrols
  • Prepare and complete necessary reports
  • Testify in court concerning evidence collection

Nice-to-have

  • Educate public and citizen contacts
  • Follow City guiding principles
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship at time of application
  • High School Diploma or GED plus 60 college credit hours with 2.0 GPA
  • Honorable discharge from armed forces after two years of service
  • Two years of continuous work experience for government employer or emergency first-responder
  • Texas Class C driver's license
  • Pass written civil service exam, physical agility test, polygraph, and background investigation

Work Rights

Must be United States citizen at time of application

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