Patrol Officer

The City of Bastrop Police Department is a cohesive, collaborative team of professionals dedicated to providing our community exceptional public service and possess a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Bastrop to maintain a healthy and safe community. The Department has a full-time staff of 28 sworn police officers and 6 civilian support staff. If you are driven by a desire to contribute, possess a willingness to be challenged, committed to public service, and want to be a part of an exceptional team that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop, come join our team as a Police Officer.

Under the direct supervision of a Patrol Sergeant, an officer performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented and include collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing crime, and providing other public protection services. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances, as well as established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Performs related work as required.

-$10,000 retention bonus over 6 years. (three-year increment of $5000)
-Intermediate, Advanced, and Masters TCOLE certification pay
-12-hour shift rotation

A complete PHS will be required to interview.

A completed City application will be required to interview.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bastrop/jobs/2822972/police-officer/apply?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

If you have any questions, please call 512-332-8606. Ms. Klaus can guide you through the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,230.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TCOLE license (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person