Patrol Officer

Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT (ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE) Hours: To be discussed during interview Written/Physical Test: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00am The written test will be held at 10 am and for those who pass the written test the physical test will follow. The City of Humble Police Department is currently accepting applications to establish an eligibility pool for an Entry Level Police Officer. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age at time of written exam Must possess a High School Diploma / GED – some college preferred Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License Must possess a Peace Officer license certified by Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or currently be enrolled in an accredited police academy, or a hold s Peace Officer license from another state Honorable discharge if ever in military Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screen Must be able to pass a comprehensive written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, and fitness test Texas Driver’s License Peace Officer license certified by TCOLE, or from another state College Transcript, if applicable DD-214 if ever in military Proof of enrollment in an accredited police academy Required Attachments to Application: Applicants must submit clean, clear copies of the following documents with application. Incomplete applications will not be processed until all documentation is received. Applicants will undergo a complete background investigation and drug screen; pass a comprehensive written exam and fitness test. Salaries are based on a grade and step plan with an annual salary of $70,617. Other benefits include paid hospitalization for the employee with reduced rates for family coverage, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, Texas Municipal Retirement System-7% employee contribution with 2:1 match, disability salary continuation plan, longevity pay, TCOLE certification pay, and specialized incentive pay for specialized training. The physical fitness test and minimum standards measures endurance and strengths as follows: Complete a 2000 or 500 meter row on a Concept2 rowing machine in accordance with department standards. For additional information, you may contact the Training Coordinator - Sgt West @ 346-689-3559 or rwest@humbletx.gov. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. The City of Humble is an AT-WILL-EMPLOYER and only accepts applications for positions that are currently posted. Applications will be reviewed by the department and selected applicants will be contact for interviews. HUMBLE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT DISQUALIFIERS FOR POLICE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER PERMANENT DISQUALIFIERS: 1. Have a conviction for any felony offense. (Permanently disqualified) If under indictment for, or currently charged with a felony, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered. 2. Have a conviction for any class A misdemeanor offense. (Permanently disqualified.) If under indictment for, or currently charged with a class A misdemeanor, you are ineligible until the final disposition of not guilty is entered.