CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
AT-WILL EMPLOYER
FULL – TIME PEACE OFFICER
The City of Friendswood is currently hiring for full-time PEACE OFFICERS, with the Police Department. The base salary is $50,300 to $60,150 annually, DOQ. The successful candidates will be responsible for the performance of routine patrol, crisis intervention and preliminary criminal investigations in an active, problem-solving partnership with the community. Applicants must demonstrate good human relation skills and be able to work well with all segments of the public.
Applicants must be:
- Enrolled in a TCOLE accredited entry-level program, or
- Be a licensed Texas Peace Officer OR
- To be hired as a Police Cadet, applicants must have 3 years of Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge or must possess 60 accredited college hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
The City of Friendswood is currently hiring for part-time PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICERS, with the Police Department. Hourly rate is $15.35-$18.92. Position will assist peace officers with administrative matters, maintain care/custody of prisoners booked and held at the City jail. Requires regular and timely attendance as scheduled; maintains order and discipline in facility; maintains physical control of prisoners by using minimal restraint techniques; process all incoming prisoners; including inventory of property, taking photographs and fingerprints, completing and filing reports and documents; responsible for prisoner needs according to shift assignment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Must have high school diploma or GED; minimum of 18 years of age; valid Texas Driver’s License; no class B or A misdemeanor or felony convictions. MUST be available for all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations (hurricanes, floods, etc.) The eligibility list will be good for one year from the date of the test.
Public Service Officer positions are part-time and receive health, dental and retirement benefits.
To register for the test, see the police recruiting portion of the city website:
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 5:00 PM
APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER ON-LINE TO TAKETHE TEST AND PROVIDE A STATE PHOTO ID OR DRIVERS LICENSE AT THE TIME OF TESTING
TEST DATE AND TIMES ARE:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AT 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
TEST LOCATION: FISD ANNEX BUILDING, 402 LAUREL, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546