Police Position Available
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Kerens, Police Department has Job Openings for One (1) Full Time Patrol Officer
Job Location:
Kerens, Navarro County Texas (15 miles East of Corsicana and 18 miles West of Athens on State Highway 31)
Starting Salary:
$ 15.00 hourly Increase following a Probationary Period
Benefits: ( For Full – Time Position)
Accrued Sick Leave, Accrued Vacation Time, Annual Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, TMRS Retirement, Compensation time, Overtime opportunities, Training opportunities, Opportunities for pay advancements, Rural police work, Small town atmosphere, Highly diverse and Community orientated police work.
Minimal Job Requirements:
Basic Peace Officer License
Working knowledge of police work
Understanding of Police policy and procedure
Ability to communicate effectively and precisely
Ability to create and generate sound police reports
Ability to work with in a culturally diverse population
Ability to work alone with little or no direct supervision
Ability to make quick sound decisions
Working knowledge of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code
Ability to work at least twelve (12) hour shifts.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Basic Peace Officer License
College Credit Hours
Police Experience (Patrol, Investigations, Juvenile Law)
Law Enforcement Experience (Detention, Corrections, Court Room Intelligence, Evidence Collection and/or preservation or retention)