Police Officer

Police Officer Position

Under general direction, enforces applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances. Performs various duties to support law enforcement activities as well as provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver license, or be able to obtain a Texas driver license.
• Must currently be licensed or able to be licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and be in good standing.
• Must be free of mental/physical defect(s) that would prevent a person from performing the duties of a police officer.
• Must pass a written test and oral review board.
• Must pass an extensive background check, psychological, medical physical, drug screening, vision and hearing tests.
• Must be willing to do shift work, patrol works 12 hour shifts, 84 hour pay periods.
• Must be willing and able to complete the department's field training program.
• Preference will be given to applicants with 2 or more years of patrol officer experience.
• Must not have a prior Brady violation.

The City of Westworth Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Duties are generally performed within the city limits primarily outdoors. Occasionally services are performed outside the city limits. The physical demands and work environment is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the principal duties and responsibilities of this position or which the employee will encounter. Weight must be proportionate to height and build. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, jump, climb, push, pull, reach, kneel and bend. The employee must have normal vision (not less than 20/30 and normal color vision), be within normal hearing ranges and have understandable articulation to hear and understand verbal communications at normal speaking tones via voice, radio and telephone and to verbally respond succinctly. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 40 pound objects, and on occasion be able to drag 150 pound objects. The employee is occasionally exposed to personal risk while working in dangerous and life threatening situations, riding in a police vehicle, wearing the police uniform, or in the holding facility. The employee may be exposed to personal risk while working with persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and convicts and felons, and must be able to defend themselves using resources provided for within policy. The noise level of the work environment ranges from generally quiet to moderately loud.

Employee Benefits

Police Department Certification Pay

PD Staff is eligible for certification pay in addition to their base pay. Annual certification pay amounts are listed below and are not cumulative.

ECA Pay

• ECA Certification = $4,000
• All officers must complete the Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) certification program within the first year of employment.

TCOLE Certification Level

• Intermediate = $600
• Advanced = $1200
• Masters = $1800

Education Pay

• Associate's Degree = $600
• Bachelor's Degree = $1200
• Master's Degree = $1800

Bilingual Pay (Must pass a proficiency exam administered by a third party)

• Speak = $300
• Read & Write = $1200
• Speak, Read & Write = $1500 (Spanish and American Sign Language)

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays + One (1) Personal Day

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve and Day, Personal Day (date of your choice)

Vacation Leave

1-4 Years = 2 weeks, 5-9 Years = 3 weeks, 10+ Years = 4 weeks (Vacation is prorated from hire date during first year of service.)

Sick Leave

Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 4 hours for each full pay period of employment; up to a maximum balance of 480 hours.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

The City participates in TMRS with a 2:1 match for all employees who work in excess of 1000 hours annually. Credit for service from other TMRS employers and military service is awarded. Vesting period is 5 years with retirement option at 20 years of service.

Insurance Plans

The City offers a robust selection of plans with paid premiums for employees' Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability.

Employees may select additional coverage for themselves and family at their expense for the following: Medical for Spouse and/or Children, Dental, Vision, Optional Life (Employee, Spouse, and Children), and select AFLAC Plans (Accident, Hospitalization, Cancer, and Special Event).

Tuition Reimbursement

The City values education and offers the opportunity to receive up to $2000 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement to all full-time employees (after one year of service). Funds are allocated based on the City Council's approved budget, grades, and the completion of the reimbursement application.

Individual Retirement Plan - 457 Deferred Compensation

The City offers full-time employees the opportunity to participate in a '457' pre-tax payroll deduction plan. Matching funds are not provided.

Work-Out Facility

Healthy employees are essential to a productive work environment. To assist employees in maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle, the City has a climate controlled workout facility which includes treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and weight machines.