Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The City of Port Arthur is now accepting applications from Certified Police Officer :candidates!
The online application must be completed for consideration!:
Hiring Procedure for Lateral Entry Candidates -: Applicants who are already certified by TCOLE as determined shall be subject to a hiring procedure as determined by the Police Chief, which shall include, at minimum the following components: (1) background investigation; (2) polygraph examination; (3) oral interview board appointed by Police Chief; and (4) Chief's interview.
Compensation for lateral entry employees: may be placed on salary scale for Police Officer up to the seven (7) year level, but no more than their actual commissioned law enforcement tenure at the discretion of the Police Chief, taking into account the lateral entry employees' law enforcement background and experience, previous law enforcement compensation, the needs of the Port Arthur Police Department and any other factors determined pertinent by the Police Chief.
Limitation on Classification of Lateral entry employees.: Lateral entry hiring shall be done only into the Patrol Officer classification, and not into higher ranks.
Longevity and Seniority Pay.: Lateral entry hires shall not receive enhanced longevity or seniority payments due to their placement on the Patrol Officers' pay scale, but shall earn longevity and seniority pay based only upon their service in the Port Arthur Police Department.
Probationary Period for Lateral Entry Employees.: Lateral entry employees shall serve a probation period for one year as their date of hire, and may be terminated without civil service or CBA appeal rights during the probationary period.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Attn: Human Resources: P.O. Box 1089: Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089: Fax (409) 983-8282 (EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H):
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