What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer or Senior Police Officer position at City of Victoria TX?
Job Summary
The Victoria Police Department is hiring qualified police officer candidates to join our team and to help enhance the livability of our community. VPD sets the bar for professionalism, innovation and a progressive approach to our policing strategies. Our workforce of more than 115 officers and 32 civilian support personnel are a dedicated, enthusiastic group of professionals who proudly serve over 65,000 Victoria residents.
The Victoria Police Department offers a competitive salary and retirement structure, great health benefits, and many other incentives such as paid time off and department-issued uniforms and equipment.
Officers have lateral and promotional opportunities. Regardless of the assignment, you will work in an environment that fosters leadership, teamwork and courteous service to our community.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus now until September 30, 2025.
No prior law enforcement experience is required but must be certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer. Upon employment, you will participate in the City of Victoria Police Department Field Training Program. You will receive specialized training from some of the finest officers in law enforcement.
https://youtu.be/JvaRT1siqvg
Required
All Police Department applicants are required to fill out their complete work history on the application. Selected applicants will also be requested to successfully complete the following:
Salary amount offered will depend on qualifications. This is a non-exempt position.
Senior Police Officer Salary Range: $31.25 - $36.22
Applicants currently attending a TCOLE Academy are encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility requires successful completion of the Academy courses and certification as a TCOLE Peace Officer.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
To assist in the training of cadet officers and provides guidance to officers of lesser rank.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employee is exposed to possibly dangerous criminals on an ongoing basis. Employee must work in seasonal temperatures and may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and diseases. Sufficient physical ability and stamina to bend, run, lift and crawl into small spaces and to restrain suspects. May ride patrol in either a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or on a motorcycle. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle at high speeds during emergencies. Ability to lift 35-40 pounds frequently, up to 70 pounds occasionally, and to pull or drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required Qualifications
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Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.
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Do you have at least 3 years appropriate and like experience as a licensed police officer in a law enforcement department of 20 or more total full-time, paid, licensed police officers? Experience includes being a full-time paid field officer or investigator according to the service history records of TCOLE.
Are you certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer with at least 800 training hours recognized by TCOLE?
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Are you certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer or are you currently attending a Police Academy?
Do you meet the age requirement for this position?
If you have any education or training in addition to a High School Diploma or GED, please enter your trade, certification (Including PID#), or degree information. If this does not apply, please type N/A.
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How did you hear about the Victoria Police Department?
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If you have served in any branch of the US Military, do you have a discharge other than "Honorable"?
Employer City of Victoria
Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center
Suite 120
Victoria, Texas, 77901
Phone 361-485-3500
The Victoria Police Department is hiring qualified police officer candidates to join our team and to help enhance the livability of our community. VPD sets the bar for professionalism, innovation and a progressive approach to our policing strategies. Our workforce of more than 115 officers and 32 civilian support personnel are a dedicated, enthusiastic group of professionals who proudly serve over 65,000 Victoria residents.
The Victoria Police Department offers a competitive salary and retirement structure, great health benefits, and many other incentives such as paid time off and department-issued uniforms and equipment.
Officers have lateral and promotional opportunities. Regardless of the assignment, you will work in an environment that fosters leadership, teamwork and courteous service to our community.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus now until September 30, 2025.
No prior law enforcement experience is required but must be certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer. Upon employment, you will participate in the City of Victoria Police Department Field Training Program. You will receive specialized training from some of the finest officers in law enforcement.
https://youtu.be/JvaRT1siqvg
Required
All Police Department applicants are required to fill out their complete work history on the application. Selected applicants will also be requested to successfully complete the following:
- Personal Information and History Packet
- Written Examination
- Physical Ability Course
- Oral Review Board
- Submit all additional required documentation as described on the Document Checklist for Police Positions on page 4 of the Personal Information and History Packet.
- Failure to meet established deadlines
- Not meeting the minimum standards as set out by the City of Victoria
- Refusal or failure to provide requested documents
- Willful deceit and/or furnishing false or misleading information in the application, Personal Information and History Packet, or other application process
- Failure to complete the entire online application or Personal Information and History Packet
- Background Investigations begin following all testing.
- Credit Check will occur before the Background Investigation begins.
- The following occur after the background is complete: Chief's Interviews, Chief makes contingent Job Offer, A tentative hire date will be given to allow for two-week notices, etc.
Salary amount offered will depend on qualifications. This is a non-exempt position.
Senior Police Officer Salary Range: $31.25 - $36.22
Applicants currently attending a TCOLE Academy are encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility requires successful completion of the Academy courses and certification as a TCOLE Peace Officer.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Patrols the city and responds to citizen's requests and complaints regarding possible criminal activity such as disturbances, burglaries, prowlers, suspicious persons, etc...
- Allocates patrol time to identify and solve business and residential problems by applying proven problem solving techniques.
- Issues warnings and citations to violators of city and state regulations and laws.
- Arrests suspects, guards and transports prisoners to other facilities.
- Investigates suspicious and criminal activity.
- Responds to emergency calls, traffic accidents and general requests for assistance.
- Secures crime scenes, interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects. Takes written and video statements and confessions.
- Collects and preserves evidence.
- Guards and transports mental patients to out of town facilities.
- Writes offense reports, arrest reports, incident reports, supplemental reports, and other police related documents, forms and memorandums.
- Informs the community of crime prevention, public safety and public awareness programs.
- Advises citizens concerning laws and ordinances.
- Appears in court and testifies.
- May be assigned to specialized programs such as Special Crimes, Investigations, School Resource Officer Program, Crime Prevention Unit etc.
- Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
- Performs duties according to the City and departmental safety rules and policies.
- Performs all other job related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
- Ability to get along with other employees and the public.
To assist in the training of cadet officers and provides guidance to officers of lesser rank.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employee is exposed to possibly dangerous criminals on an ongoing basis. Employee must work in seasonal temperatures and may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and diseases. Sufficient physical ability and stamina to bend, run, lift and crawl into small spaces and to restrain suspects. May ride patrol in either a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or on a motorcycle. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle at high speeds during emergencies. Ability to lift 35-40 pounds frequently, up to 70 pounds occasionally, and to pull or drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required Qualifications
- Police procedures, laws, and regulations
- Reading and interpreting reports and policies
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Computer and typing proficiency
- Firearms and equipment use
- Public and agency relations
- Lifting, restraining, and assisting individuals
- Working in extreme weather
- Pursuing suspects and operating vehicles
- Observing and responding to incidents
- Understanding radio and phone communication
- Following safety protocols
- Organizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Data entry and report writing
Check out our great Wellness Programs!
Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.
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Do you have at least 3 years appropriate and like experience as a licensed police officer in a law enforcement department of 20 or more total full-time, paid, licensed police officers? Experience includes being a full-time paid field officer or investigator according to the service history records of TCOLE.
- Yes
- No
Are you certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer with at least 800 training hours recognized by TCOLE?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Are you certified as a TCOLE Peace Officer or are you currently attending a Police Academy?
- I am a certified TCOLE Peace Officer.
- I am currently attending a TCOLE Academy.
- I am not a certified Peace Officer and I am not attending a TCOLE Academy.
Do you meet the age requirement for this position?
- I am 21 or older.
- I will be 21 years of age by the anticipated date of Police Academy graduation.
- No, I do not meet the age requirement.
If you have any education or training in addition to a High School Diploma or GED, please enter your trade, certification (Including PID#), or degree information. If this does not apply, please type N/A.
08
How did you hear about the Victoria Police Department?
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If you have served in any branch of the US Military, do you have a discharge other than "Honorable"?
- Yes
- No
- Does Not Apply
Employer City of Victoria
Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center
Suite 120
Victoria, Texas, 77901
Phone 361-485-3500
Salary : $31 - $36
