Part Time Police Officer

At the San Angelo Police Department, integrity and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and use strong accountability measures to ensure our officers consistently uphold the trust of the community we serve. Our team serves with honor while building a rewarding and respected career in law enforcement.

Position Summary

Part-Time Police Officers protect lives and property while promoting the safety and well-being of the community. They serve with integrity and professionalism, working to prevent and respond to crime, maintain public order, and build public trust through responsive and courteous service. Responsibilities typically include routine patrols, interventions, investigations, and traffic enforcement.

Employment Details

This is a part-time, non-benefited position, limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. Part-Time Police Officers are employees of the San Angelo Police Department and are paid directly by the City of San Angelo; however, the position is not covered under Civil Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible, active law enforcement presence in the City.
• Prevent and respond to incidents of criminal activity, violence, and disruption.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws.
• Complete incident reports and documentation as required by the SAPD.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and evaluations as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

Character & Background

Any conviction or court-ordered community supervision / probation involving family violence or a criminal offense above a Class B misdemeanor.

Physical Condition

Physical Agility Exam

150 lb. rescue drag (60 ft.)

Eyesight

Hearing

Blood Pressure

Application Process

Applicants who apply for a part-time police officer position within one hundred eighty (180) days of separating from the SAPD may be processed for employment immediately, provided they successfully complete the pre-employment physical examination (including essential function testing) and meet all TCOLE requirements for license reactivation.

Employment may begin once both the physical requirements and TCOLE license reactivation are satisfied.

Applicants separated from the SAPD for more than one-hundred eighty (180) days, as well as those who have never worked for the SAPD, will be required to complete the following steps :

Driver License

Applicants who do not pass any step must reapply if otherwise eligible.

The Police Department of the City of San Angelo operates under the State's Civil Service Statutes for Municipal Government (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143). Each applicant must meet specific eligibility requirements to be considered for appointment as a Police Officer.

The City of San Angelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the City does not discriminate in its hiring, training, or promotion practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.