Police Officer (Pooled)

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The Orange Police Department is looking for applicants who are flexible enough to handle the challenging responsibilities of a modern police officer. The City of Orange is a changing, growing, thriving city which is constantly improving services for all its citizens, offering all the opportunities of a small town. Orange is situated at the extreme eastern boundary of Texas on the Sabine River, and is close enough to the Gulf of Mexico to give it many of the aspects of a coastal city. Orange is the county seat of Orange County and is heavily industrialized by the oil / chemical and forest industry.

Overview

The City of Orange is seeking qualified applicants for the Police Officer (Pooled) position. The role includes responsibilities typical of a modern police officer within a growing community.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a US Citizen between the ages of 21 and 45.
• Applicants must provide a high school diploma or GED.
• Applicants weight must be in proportion to height and they must have a minimum vision of 20 / 70 or better in both eyes correctable to 20 / 20; applicants must not be color blind.
• No criminal history and no use of illegal drugs.
• Applicant must be able to pass a polygraph, psychological, and physical examination.
• Any type of discharge other than Honorable Discharge will not be accepted.
• A complete physical examination will be required. Persons with high blood pressure, disease of any vital organ, back or nerve issues, or persons who do not possess normal hearing will not be accepted.
• Applicant must have a good driving record and not be addicted to barbiturates or narcotics.
• Applicant must not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, or have any pending against.
• The City of Orange is required to conduct a background investigation, polygraph, psychological and physical examination.

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Position Details

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