Police Officer

Job overview

The Police Officer works onsite for the City of Friendswood Police Department in Friendswood, TX. The posting states starting pay of $70,686–$91,686 per year; qualified TCOLE-certified officers may receive a hiring incentive of up to $15,000. The department’s work includes community partnership and problem-solving. The officer performs routine patrol, crisis intervention, and preliminary criminal investigations while working with the community. Applicants must meet one of the listed eligibility paths: TCOLE certification, enrollment in an accredited entry-level police program, three years of active-duty U.S. military service with honorable discharge, or 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

What you'll do

• Perform routine patrol, crisis intervention, and preliminary criminal investigations in partnership with the community
• demonstrate effective human relations and work with all segments of the public.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

friendswood tx

city of friendswood

police department

community policing

routine patrol

crisis intervention

criminal investigations

tcole

hiring incentive up to $15,000

starting pay $70,686–$91,686

retirement match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• TMRS retirement with 7% contribution and 2-to-1 match
• paid holidays, personal, vacation and sick days
• military leave
• overtime or comp time
• academic and TCOLE certification incentive pay
• tuition reimbursement
• and longevity pay.

Why this role

Up to $15,000 hiring incentive for qualified TCOLE-certified officers; lateral officers receive one year of credit for each year of experience; cadet pay is separately stated for hires attending the academy.

About the employer

City of Friendswood is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.