Lateral Transfer Officer

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Lateral Transfer Officer

City of Waco Waco, TX, United States

Job Description:

Lateral Transfer Officer

Description

Summary

Starting Pay: $35.25 per hour up to $42.09 per hour

To be considered, you must hold a valid TCOLE License as a Peace Officer.

Summary :
1. Lateral Positions (2-years or more experience) with the Waco Police Department

a. To qualify for a position as a lateral transfer (2-5 years), an applicant must:

i. Have served as a commissioned Peace Officer as that term is defined by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §2.12 continuously for the 12-month period immediately prior to making application with the WPD, and

a) Left the last position as a commissioned Peace Officer in good standing.

b) Hold an active TCOLE certification at the time of applying with the WPD, and

c) Served as a commissioned peace officer for 24 months of the immediately past 36 months’ prior to application to the WPD.

b. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in accordance with section 2(a) above are not required to take the WPD eligibility exam.

c. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in accordance with section 2(a) and 2(b) above may be hired at the two-year salary pay step as a WPD peace officer, but do not begin employment with WPD with seniority or longevity based on any previous law enforcement experience.

d. Age requirements:

i. Must be at least 20 years of age, or

ii. 18 years of age and have received:

a) an associate degree; or

b) 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university; or

c) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service.

2. Lateral Positions (5-years or more experience) with the Waco Police Department

a. To qualify for a position as a lateral transfer (5 year), an applicant must:

i. Have served as a commissioned Peace Officer as that term is defined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §2.12 continuously for the 12-month period immediately prior to making application with the WPD, and

ii. Hold an active TCOLE certification at the time of applying with the WPD, and

iii. Served as a commissioned peace officer for 24 months of the immediately past 36 months’ prior to application to the WPD .

b. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in accordance with section 2(a) above are not required to take the WPD eligibility exam.

c. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in accordance with section 2(a) and 2(b) above may be hired at the two-to-ten-year salary pay step as a WPD peace officer, but do not begin employment with WPD with seniority or longevity based on any previous law enforcement experience.

d. Age requirements:

i. Must be at least 20 years of age, or

ii. 18 years of age and have received:

a) an associate degree; or

b) 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university; or

c) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least two years of active service.

3. Re-appointed Officers - To qualify for a position as a re-appointed officer, an applicant must:
a. Be hired at the discretion of the Police Chief;

b. Have separated from prior employment with the WPD voluntarily and in good standing. Officers are considered to have voluntarily separated if they did so with an Honorable Discharge as defined by and indicated on a TCLEOSE F-5;

c. Be TCOLE certified prior to beginning employment with WPD;

d. Not be required to attend the WPD Academy or Field Training except at the discretion of the Chief.

e. Not be required to take the eligibility exam.

f. Be required to complete a physical ability assessment, background investigation, polygraph examination, executive board review, medical examination, psychological examination.

g. Complete additional conditions for reappointment as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police.

h. Must meet the requirements of applicable TCLEOSE regulations that address the requirements for commission Police Officers who have had a break in service.

i. Must acknowledge that former Waco Police Officers will be reappointed only to the classification of Police Officer as vacancies occur within the Police Department. The Chief of Police shall inform the Civil Service Commission when a reappointment is made.

j. Must acknowledge that former Waco Police Officers reappointed shall retain seniority calculated on the basis of an adjusted commission date in the Department reflecting all time served as a commissioned Police Officer in the department.

k. Must acknowledge that former Waco Police Officers reappointed shall be paid according to the pay step they were in upon their separation. In addition, they will receive any add-on pay or benefit provided by the City of Waco.

WHY WORK FOR WACO:
Chance to do work you are passionate aboutJob SecurityDesire to give back THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
Are you looking to serve your community, make a difference in people’s lives, and build camaraderie with your coworkers? Waco Police Department is accepting applications for experienced Police Officers to join the WPD family. Apply with the WPD today!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under basic supervision, patrols, investigates, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, prevents crimes, and assists the general public for the Waco Police Department (WPD); conducts surveillance, monitors traffic, arrests suspects, and maintains order in the City.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back

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