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THE CITY OF BIG SPRING, TEXAS

is currently hiring

POLICE OFFICERS

Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer with the City of Big Spring, Texas. An

application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the City of Big Spring Human Resources office

located at 310 Nolan Street, Big Spring, Texas, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Applications are also available at Completed applications must be filed with the Human

Resources Office.

Job Class Title:

Certified and Non-Certified Police Officer*

Starting Annual Salary:

$19.849/$18.891 per hour

Test Date and Time:

Open testing, as needed

Testing Location:

Troy M. Hogue Law Enforcement Center, 3613 West Highway 80, Big Spring, Texas

*CERTIFIED APPLICANTS will have current TCOLE Peace Officer certification

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property

and preserving the peace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the day of testing.

High School diploma or GED with college hours as required by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officers

Standards and Education (TCOLE).

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion

of high school or equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Current Peace Officer certification issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

No illegal drug use.

No arrest record with higher than a Class C Misdemeanor.

Meet or exceed physical agility requirements of department.

Demonstrate proficiency with handgun during scheduled testing with the department.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

A Big Spring Police Officer works forty (40) hours per week on different shifts and overtime may be required. Patrol

officers work twelve hour shifts with every other weekend off. The City of Big Spring offers excellent benefits including a

fully equipped take home patrol vehicle, twelve paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance,

deferred compensation program, long term disability insurance, TMRS (7% 2 to 1 match), 120 hours of paid vacation,

and 40 hours of paid sick leave.

Certified officers are eligible for a relocation incentive payment in the amount of $2,400.00, payable on the day of hire.

An officer hired by the Big Spring Police Department and having personally incurred expenses for tuition and fees within

the twelve (12) months preceding the date of hire to attend any training school meeting Texas Commission on Law

Enforcement Officer Standards and Education requirements for a basic academy and received his or her certification as a

result, will be eligible for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.

The City of Big Spring is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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