Police Officer (CertifiedLateral) Job at City of Missouri City, Missouri City, MO

  • City of Missouri City
  • Missouri City, MO

Job Description

Definition

***The written examination will be conducted online and will take approximately three hours to complete. The testing window is scheduled for November 13 - 15 2026. Only candidates who receive an invitation from Human Resources will be eligible to take the exam.. ***

A Certified Police Officer Certified is an individual who has attended a Police Academy and is certified and licensed as a Peace Officer by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) or who will be certified within 120 days of the testing date. This requirement also includes applicants who have or are in the process of challenging TCOLE as an Out of State applicant.

Individuals currently in a police academy should be TCOLE certified by March 13 2027 to apply.

Military Service Credit - Military service credit of five (5) points will be added to a
passing test score of 70% or better for those persons who served in the United States
armed forces and received an honorable discharge as allowed by 143.025(f)
TLGC. Form DD-214 MUST be submitted at the time of the exam via email at

An individual in this position serves the needs of the community by enforcing federal state and local laws and ordinances. He or she supports the protection of life and property prevents crimes apprehends criminals and enforces laws by patrolling an assigned beat on foot bicycle or in a radio equipped patrol car. He or she ensures the safe and legal operation of the City jail; presents crime prevention programs and performs special assignments at the discretion of a supervisor.

Examples of Work

Patrol the city and respond to calls for assistance; conducts pro-active traffic enforcement duties; arrest transport and book prisoners; investigate traffic accidents; and issue citations as deemed necessary.

Testify in court when necessary; conduct preliminary investigations of all reported offenses; feed prisoners; maintain jail; and prepare offense and accident reports.

Provide information and referral information to victims family members and witnesses.

Maintain proficiency in all aspects of police work by attending scheduled in-service training including qualifying with department issued firearms in compliance with State law and maintaining awareness of changing laws.

Maintain familiarity with the Citys geography and maintain assigned vehicle and equipment.

Continue to meet the physical ability criterion to pursue and subdue suspects in order to assist citizens and other officers.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education Experience or Certification

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate are required.

  • Track 1 This track represents the traditional hiring process. All applicants must be either be Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified or will be certified within 120 days of the testing date by March 13 2027.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Tags

Local area

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