EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
City of Beaumont Police Department
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POLICE OFFICER
Application deadline: Open
Incentive- The Beaumont Police Department recognizes the value of experience in law enforcement. Officers that hold a current Peace
Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education(TCLEOSE) may be eligible to
receive a sign-on incentive payment of up to $14,000 ($2,000 for each completed year of service to a maximum of seven(7) years).
This incentive is offered to assist individuals and their families during the financial transition of relocating to the Beaumont Police
Department. For more information, contact the Personnel/Recruiting Office of the Beaumont Police Department. Current and former
employees are not eligible to receive this incentive.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols
assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations; investigates accidents, crimes
against property and persons, and complaints; interviews victims and witnesses; takes affidavits; apprehends persons suspected of
crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations; serves warrants;
writes various reports including offense, accident, and arrest; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court; takes calls from
911 Center Dispatchers and keeps him/her informed of location and status; administers first aid; operates MDT.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, odors, heat, cold, rain, humidity, and sudden
temperature changes. Frequently exposed to mechanical hazards, traffic hazards, and bodily injuries; infrequently exposed to chemical,
electronic and fire hazards, explosive and contagious diseases. Must be available to work various shifts with rotating days off.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge: Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws
of arrest and evidence; some knowledge of the geography of the city; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police
Department; some knowledge of first aid principles.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to deal firmly and courteously with other Police Officers and the public; ability to analyze situations quickly
and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation;
ability to speak and write the English language effectively; ability to perform mathematical computations; ability to operate a portable
and mobile radio; skill in operating a Patrol unit; skill in the use and care of a firearm.
Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sits, sees, speaks, and drives; frequently stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, twists
body; pushes, pulls, carries, drags; lifts heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs., pushes vehicles, and writes by hand; infrequently crawls,
climbs, runs, fights and wrestles. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. Must have normal hearing.
Education/Experience: Applicants must hold a current TCLEOSE Peace Officer License or be currently enrolled in a TCLEOSE
accredited Police Academy. Applicants must be 21 years of age prior to appointment, a United States citizen and possess a high school
diploma or equivalent. No convictions of any Class A misdemeanor or above, including DWI offenses; no convictions for any Class B
misdemeanor within the last ten years; no convictions of any family violence offense. College course work, four year degree, prior law
enforcement, or military experience preferred.
Must provide a copy of a Texas Peace Officer license or proof of enrollment in the academy to the City of Beaumont Human Resources
Department; P. O. Box 3827; Beaumont, TX 77701
. Include job number on submissions.
Other: Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test and physical/psychological examination.
The Supplemental Questionnaire, Authorization for Release of Information and Waiver of Any Claim, Fair Credit Reporting Act
Application, and Criminal History and Driver's License Information Worksheet MUST be printed out, completed and returned
to Human Resources at the time you submit your on-line application. You may mail to City of Beaumont, Human Resources
Department, P. O. Box 3827, Beaumont, TX 77701
or bring to City Hall, Room 135. The documents will be attached to your on-line application.
Authorization
to Release Information
Notification of Intent to use Credit Information
Driver's License/Criminal History Check
Supplemental Questionnaire
Eligible persons may submit an application to the City of Beaumont Human Resources Department (available online at
www.cityofbeaumont.com). Selected applicants must complete a Job Related Abilities Test (JRAT), which includes running a 1/4 mile
for time (1:44.7), an obstacle course (0:56.7), and a simulated rescue of an injured person. Applicants that pass the JRAT will complete
a math, spelling and writing exercise. Qualified applicants will receive a personal history packet to complete and return to the Human
Resources Department. Selected applicants are scheduled for a polygraph exam and oral interview. Applicants that are deemed
employable are asked to submit to physical and psychological examinations.
Complete background investigation will be conducted.
Math Sample
Writing Sample
Spelling Test Word Bank
Grade I Police Officers earn $3,539 per month or $42,468 per year (for one year) and up to $4,811 per month or $57,732 per year at 20
years. The City provides employee health insurance at no cost with a monthly rate of $128 for one dependent or $165 family coverage
(HMO); $134 for one dependent coverage, $165 family (PPO); dental insurance for employee and/or dependent(s) for $5/month, and
sponsors 20-year retirement with cost of living increases.
LEAVE
Employees earn ten days of vacation after one year, fifteen days of sick leave per calendar year, five days of emergency leave in the
event of a death in the immediate family, and may earn one personal leave day per quarter for perfect attendance, not to exceed
four days per calendar year. Sworn police officers receive ten holidays per calendar year.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Officers may be reimbursed for job related college tuition and may become eligible for additional incentive pay:
Intermediate Certificate $50/mo. Advanced Certificate $100/mo.
Master Certificate $150/mo. Bachelors Degree $200/mo.
Masters Degree $250/mo. Grade I Police Specialist $200/mo.
Field Training Officer $100/mo. Polygraph Examiner $50/mo.
Intoxilyzer Operator $50/mo. SWAT Team $25/mo.
Bilingual Officer: Vietnamese $50/mo,
Spanish-$50/mo, Sign Language $50/mo.
For information call: The Beaumont Police Department Personnel Office at (409) 880-3812
web address:
www.beaumontpd.com
e-mail:
Personnel/Recruiter: Officer Flanagan:
jflanagan@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Personnel Sergeant: Sergeant. T. Ratcliff:
tratcliff@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Applications available at:
www.cityofbeaumont.com (Click on Job Postings)
For more information and to apply, contact: The City of Beaumont Human Resources Department
P. O. Box 3827 (801 Main Street, Suite 135); Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 880-3777
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Benefits are subject to change through contract negotiations
