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Job Description
Summary
Starting Pay: $30.24 per hour
The Examination for Entry Level Police Officer will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central .
Summary:
To qualify as an applicant for an Entry Level Police Officer position with the City of Waco Police Department, the applicant must meet all requirements of the Waco Local Rules and Waco Meet & Confer Agreement, the applicant must: Not Hold an active TCOLE certification andHave never served as a commissioned peace officer; orHave not served as a TCOLE certified peace officer continuously for the previous 12 months. An applicant for a beginning position must serve a 12-month probationary period after being commissioned as a Peace Officer.An applicant for a beginning position must take an eligibility exam.An applicant for a beginning position must successfully pass the TCOLE certification within 12 months of passing the eligibility exam. THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
Are you looking to serve your community, make a difference in people’s lives, and build camaraderie with your coworkers? Waco Police Department is accepting applications for the next group of Police Recruits to join the WPD family. Apply with the WPD today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required:- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Fifteen (15) hours of college credit with at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale,
- OR Two (2) years of active-duty military experience from the US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge;
- OR Two (2) years continuous experience as a paid full-time peace officer.
- Must be a minimum of twenty (20) years of age to apply, must be 21 by the Police Academy completion date
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Upon reviewing your application, you will receive an e-mail with additional requirements you MUST COMPLETE to go through the Police Recruit process.
- Background Packets must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 21, 2025.
- Open the hyperlinks below to review the STUDY GUIDE and the Police Agility Course.
- https://www.waco-texas.com/Departments/Police-Department/PD-Employment/About- the-Position
- https://www.waco-texas.com/Departments/Police-Department/PD-Employment/Employment-Fitness-Tes t
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under close supervision, attends training from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and Waco Police Department (WPD) to obtain Basic Peace Officers License and certification.
PRIMARY DUTIES:- Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain Basic Peace Officer Certification.
- Completes and passes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency.
- Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Successful performance in and progression through Police Academy training.
- Ability to testify in court proceedings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Driving is essential
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
Closing Date/Time: 2/16/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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