Part Time Police Officer

At the San Angelo Police Department, integrity and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and use strong accountability measures to ensure our officers consistently uphold the trust of the community we serve. Our team serves with honor while building a rewarding and respected career in law enforcement.

Position Summary

Part-Time Police Officers protect lives and property while promoting the safety and well-being of the community. They serve with integrity and professionalism, working to prevent and respond to crime, maintain public order, and build public trust through responsive and courteous service. Responsibilities typically include routine patrols, interventions, investigations, and traffic enforcement.

Employment Details

This is a part-time, non-benefited position, limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. Part-Time Police Officers are employees of the San Angelo Police Department and are paid directly by the City of San Angelo; however, the position is not covered under Civil Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible, active law enforcement presence in the City.
• Prevent and respond to incidents of criminal activity, violence, and disruption.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws.
• Complete incident reports and documentation as required by the SAPD.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and evaluations as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE certified and in good standing).
• Minimum of five years of prior law enforcement experience in Texas or minimum of 2 years' law enforcement experience with the San Angelo Police Department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the community.
• Strong ethical character, sound judgment, and professionalism in all situations.

Character & Background

• Must be of good moral character and temperate habits.
• Disqualifications include:
  • Any conviction or court-ordered community supervision/probation involving family violence or a criminal offense above a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Any Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last 10 years.
  • Any conviction or offense involving family violence.
  • Any legal prohibition against operating a motor vehicle or possessing firearms/ammunition.

Physical Condition

• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job without conditions that would adversely affect performance.

Physical Agility Exam

• Candidates will be tested on job-specific tasks, including:
  • 150 lb. rescue drag (60 ft.)
  • Step-up pursuit simulation
  • Subduing a 120 lb. dummy (control, lifting, rolling, and pivot maneuvers)
  • Strength exercises with dumbbells
  • Turkish Get-Up with a 10 lb. weight
• Tests are designed to evaluate strength, endurance, and coordination.

Eyesight

• Correctable to 20/30 in each eye binocularly.
• Maximum uncorrected visual acuity: 20/200.
• Must pass the Ishihara color-blind test.

Hearing

• Must meet normal hearing thresholds in each ear, as defined by ANSI standards.

Blood Pressure

• Must be within normal range.

Application Process

Applicants who apply for a part-time police officer position within one hundred eighty (180) days of separating from the SAPD may be processed for employment immediately, provided they successfully complete the pre-employment physical examination (including essential function testing) and meet all TCOLE requirements for license reactivation.

Employment may begin once both the physical requirements and TCOLE license reactivation are satisfied.

Applicants separated from the SAPD for more than one-hundred eighty (180) days, as well as those who have never worked for the SAPD, will be required to complete the following steps:

1. Submit online application.
2. Deliver the below original documents to be copied to Human Resources (72 W. College Ave., Suite 201, San Angelo, TX 76903):
   • Driver License
   • Social Security card
   • Birth certificate
   • High School diploma or GED
   • High School transcript or GED transcript
   • College degree(s)/certificate(s)
   • College transcript(s)
   • DD214 Member-4 Copy (if prior military service)
   • Letter of good standing from commanding officer (if currently in reserves)
3. Physical agility exam.
4. Civil Service exam
5. Background investigation with polygraph and Personal History Statement.
6. Oral board interview.
7. Interview with the Chief of Police.
8. Medical exam.
9. Physical exam.
10. Psychological evaluation.

Applicants who do not pass any step must reapply if otherwise eligible.

The Police Department of the City of San Angelo operates under the State's Civil Service Statutes for Municipal Government (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143). Each applicant must meet specific eligibility requirements to be considered for appointment as a Police Officer.

The City of San Angelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the City does not discriminate in its hiring, training, or promotion practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.