City of North Richland Hills, TX is hiring: CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER - No Experi
City of North Richland Hills, TX, North Richland Hills, TX, United States
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The purpose of this position is to protect property, serve the citizens and deter crime within the City. This is accomplished by promoting a secure environment through daily Police operations. Other duties include enforcing traffic laws, reporting on motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations, maintaining job proficiency and knowledge, interacting with other City employees and citizens and may include providing specialized services. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?
As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.
Insurance
Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability programs.
Retirement
As a full time, employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.
Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.
What We're Looking For
Apply for Police Officer Testing - Entry Level if you are not licensed as a Peace Officer.
* Must be a Texas Licensed Police Officer (TCOLE Texas Commission on Law Enforcement).
* Must be a US Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
* Valid Texas Driver's License with safe driving record.
* Must be able to pass criminal background check with no Class B Misdemeanors or above in the last 10 years.
* No experience is required but must have passed the Texas Basic Police Officer Academy.
* No entry level written test will be given.
Additional Information
Police Pay Scale - Effective 10/01/2024
Cadet $70,624
Recruit $76,386
Step 1 $82,620
Step 2 $85,925
Step 3 $89,362
Step 4 $92,936
Step 5 $96,653
Step 6 $100,520
Lateral officers receive service credit and will start off on a step recognizing their prior experience up to step four.
Please visit the Police Recruiting page for more details: https://www.joinnrhpd.com/
For any questions please email pdrecruiting@nrhtx.com or call 817-427-7150.