Patrol Officer (Certified) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx/jobs/newprint/4811468) Apply  Patrol Officer (Certified) Salary $77,529.00 - $103,574.00 Annually Location 3200 N Main St. Baytown, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-00058 Department Police Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary The Baytown Police Department is looking for certified police officers to join our team! Our force is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and we need reliable, motivated individuals to help us achieve our mission. If you are a certified police officer with a strong dedication to public safety, please apply today! APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS ONLY Opens February 3, 2025 - Closes February 28, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Texas Certified Candidates If you are a law enforcement officer certified in the state of Texas, please proceed with your application. You will be asked to provide your PID# once your application has been reviewed and you have been instructed on the next steps in the process. Out-of-State Candidates - BEFORE YOU APPLY If you are a certified law enforcement officer from another state, you will need to confirm with the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) that you are eligible to take the TCOLE approved Supplemental Peace Officer course BEFORE you apply. You are required to attach your endorsement letter from TCOLE to your application in order to continue in this applicant process. Please visit the BPD Career Page for information on receiving the TCOLE endorsement: https://www.baytown.org/DocumentCenter/View/7483/Steps-to-Obtain-TCOLE-Endorsement-for-Out-of-State-Officer . To Apply You Must Have a Valid Law Enforcement Certification If you do not currently have a law enforcement certification, you can fill out a Job Interest Card (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx/jobInterestCards/categories) on our website to receive automatic notifications the next time we post a Patrol Officer position for Uncertified candidates. Select the category "Law Enforcement" and hit "Subscribe." Eligibility List Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be added to an ongoing eligibility list, below applicants already on the list, in the order of time and date of application. Be the Difference. ---------- Se la Diferencia. Duties + Responds to police calls from dispatcher: house or business burglary, violent felonies, robbery, auto thefts, auto accidents, criminal mischief, alarms, domestic violence, any other reported criminal offense, assistance to elderly or disabled persons who have accidents in the home, drive to the scene; provides protection or assistance or apprehends suspects. + Writes police reports of all calls and incidents; adheres to proper police procedures and files applicable charges. + Proactively patrols City streets when not on an assigned call; checks buildings or homes for burglars; gives traffic citations enforcing traffic laws; assists citizens; and deters crime. + Performs miscellaneous duties including attending meetings; obtaining assignments; compiling reports; appearing in court for testimony; communicating with other officers or detectives regarding cases; and occasionally speaking to civic groups. + Performs all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: + The applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application. + The applicant must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days). + The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. + The applicant must be a law enforcement certified officer meeting one of the following criteria: + Possesses an active Texas peace officer license; or + Is an out-of-state officer who has been endorsed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to take the TCOLE approved "Supplemental Peace Officer" course. Out of state candidates MUST attach their TCOLE endorsement letter to this application to qualify for this position. + The applicant must be a United States citizen. + The applicant must be able to read and write English. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work under stressful conditions and deal courteously with the public. Knowledge of civil, traffic, criminal laws, City ordinances and of City geography. Ability to organize clear, complete factual reports, enter and retrieve computer data and to drive a vehicle safely. Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services. Overall Position Strength Demands Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year. Police Specific Benefits You are provided all full time employee benefits plus: + $10,000 signing incentive (paid out over probationary period after credentialing) + Meet & Confer + Education pay + Relocation expenses reimbursement (within Baytown extra-territorial jurisdiction)Speciality/skill pay + Shift differential pay + Paid leave + Academy tuition reimbursement + Uniform/equipment provided + City vehicle program Fire Specific Benefits You are provided all full time employee benefits plus: + $10,000 signing incentive (paid out over probationary period after credentialing) + $500 monthly Paramedic Certification pay after credentialing + 48/96 schedule + 2,688 hours annually + 10 Kelly Days each year + Collective bargaining + Speciality/skill pay + Certification pay + Education pay + Relocation expenses reimbursement (within Baytown extra-territorial jurisdiction) Full Time Employee Benefits Medical + United Healthcare + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family + In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible + $50 co-pay (general visit) + RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary + Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses + FREE virtual visits Dental + Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100% + Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO Vision + Superior Vision + Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment + In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay + Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance Holistic Health & Wellness + Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan + FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance + Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year + Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more! + Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted. + SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices Retirement + Texas Municipal Retirement System: + 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match + 5 year vesting + Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60 + FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary + MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation Disability Insurance + Lincoln Financial Group: + Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability + Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability Training and Tuition Assistance + The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values + Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave + 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year + 15 days sick leave per year + Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year + Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit + 15 days Paid Parental Leave To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/ 01 The applicant must be a law enforcement certified officer meeting one of the following criteria. Please select the criteria that you meet. Note: Out-of-state candidates MUST attach their TCOLE endorsement letter to this application to qualify for this applicant process. + I possess an active Texas Peace Officer license. + I am an out-of-state officer who has been endorsed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to take the TCOLE approved "Supplemental Peace Officer" course. By checking this box I acknowledge that I must attach my TCOLE endorsement letter to this application to qualify for this application process. + I do not meet this requirement. 02 Have you ever been convicted of any Family Violence offense? + No, I have not. + Yes, I have. 03 Have you been convicted or have ever been on court ordered community suspension, probation, or deferred adjudication for any criminal offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last 10 years from the date of the court order? + No, I have not. + Yes, I have. 04 Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?] + Yes + No 05 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days.) + Yes + No 06 Are you able to read and write English? + Yes, I am able. + No, I am not able. 07 Are you a current citizen of the United States of America? + Yes, I am. + No, I am not. 08 Are you at least 21 years of age? + Yes + No 09 Please select the option that best describes how you first heard about this job opportunity? + Alvin Community College Academy + Baytown Ch.6 Advertisement + Brazos Port College Academy + Blues Newspaper or Website + City of Baytown Employee + College of the Mainland Academy + Houston Community College Academy + Lamar Academy + Military Recruit Event – Houston, TX + NeoGov Interest Card Notification + Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) – Website + Texas Municipal Police Association - Website + UH Academy + Baytown Police Instagram + Baytown Police Facebook + Baytown Police Website + Other 10 If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please list the name of the name of the source where you learned about this opening. Required Question Employer City of Baytown Address 2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520 Phone 281-422-8281 Website http://www.baytown.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email