Job description
The Onalaska Police Department is located in Polk County Texas and is led by Chief Jessica Stanton. The mission of the Onalaska Police Department is to effectively and efficiently provide for the protection of lives and property, preserve the public peace, and provide needed community services with the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards. The department relies upon community involvement through programs such as Crime Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch. Community involvement and support help make the department successful.
Core Values
Integrity: The Onalaska Police Department is built upon a foundation of ethical and professional conduct. We are committed to the highest level of moral principles and ethics. All members of the department will adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, which is a part of this manual.
Honesty: We will be truthful and trustworthy at all times.
Fairness: We are committed to equal application of the law to offenders and members of the public as well as the equal application of rules and regulations to all members of the department.
Courage: We are dedicated to meeting all challenges with the courage needed to accomplish our mission.
Compassion: We understand our role as community caretakers, and temper our application of the law with compassion and empathy.
Applicant must be TCOLE certified and in good standing. Applicant must complete the Personal History Statement form available on the TCOLE website and City Application. Applications can be obtained at City Hall or on our website https://www.cityofonalaska.us/police-department/pages/employment-opportunities
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Citizen of the United States of America
- Twenty-One years of age
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possess valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
- Possess Texas Peace Officers (TCOLE) License
- Pass a background check
- Have never received a general or dishonorable discharge from a law enforcement agency
- Have never made any false or deceptive verbal or written statement relating to your performance as a peace officer
- Must be eligible for re-hire at previously employed law enforcement agency
- Proficiency, Knowledge, and Capability Prerequisites
- Proficiency in the use of law enforcement equipment
- Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and practices
- Capability to understand, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions
- Capability to accurately conclude reports in a prompt manner
- Capability to adapt and accommodate responses to fluctuating demands
- Capability to meet the physical requirements at the time of hiring and to meet the physical requirements every two (2) years thereafter
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,580.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Onalaska, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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