Police Officer
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The Bartlett Police Department is looking for you to join our team!
The Bartlett Police Department has openings for Police Officers and is currently accepting applications until the positions are filled. Officers of the Department are dedicated to professionalism and community involvement. We believe in proactive policing that responds to the needs of the community and engages them to help maintain our low crime rate.
Starting Salary:
$42,000 per year
What Does a Successful Candidate Look Like?
- TCOLE certified officer – in a police academy, just graduated, or a tenured officer.
- You are a caring individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.
- You have good judgment.
- You also have outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal.
- You are courteous and tactful, make ethical decisions, and get along well with others.
What We Offer:
- The chance to be part of our small town family and not just another number.
- Uniforms are provided to new officers.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick leave provided.
- City participates in TMRS with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Certification and longevity pay
- The City of Bartlett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
- Patrol the city, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, perform traffic enforcement and investigations; enforce the law fairly and equitably.
- Present a positive image of the Department using tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.
- Communicate courteously with the public.
- Make sound decisions using knowledge, training, and experience.
- Prepare and submit written reports of patrol and investigative activities.
- Make arrests when required and conduct criminal investigations when needed.
- Testify completely and accurately in criminal proceedings.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and others, including persons of diverse backgrounds and in altered emotional and psychological states.
- Problem-solve complex community issues and look for innovative solutions to reduce repeat calls for service.
- Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Certificates, and/or Licenses:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. – some college preferred.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
- Current TCOLE license or proof of enrollment in an authorized academy required.
- Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification techniques, and first aid techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of current best practices in policing including relational policing.
- Knowledge of proper care and use of firearms.
- Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
- Provide excellent public relations and customer service.
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship will all levels of City of Bartlett management, City officials, police personnel, other employees, and the public.
