Employment

 

 

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The City of Dickinson

Police Department

 

Is accepting applications for the following full-time position:

 

·         Police Dispatcher

Starting Salary: $27,600/yr

 

Applicants with Basic TCLEOSE Telecommunicator certification and at least of two (2) years of qualified experience as a dispatcher in a law enforcement or emergency response environment are preferred (Police, Fire or EMS ). Position consists of shift work and working holidays. The City of Dickinson provides an attractive benefits package. Click here for job description 

 

Employment Application: Adobe Acrobat Version or a Microsoft Word Version - The form should be printed and completed by hand.  Please print legible.  The completed form should be delivered or mailed to:

 

Dickinson City Hall

Human Resources Department

2716 FM 517 E.

Dickinson , Texas 77539

 

Position is open until filled. No phone calls, please.

 

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We are not currently accepting applications for police officer positions.  If you are interested in being notified of future openings please complete the Police Applicant Form.  You may submit it electronically by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the page or print it and mail it to:

City of Dickinson

Human Resource Department

2716 FM 517 East

Dickinson, Texas, 77539

When an opening exist a test date and time will be announced. All applicants passing the written exam will be invited to participate in the physical assessment following the written exam.  The physical assessment consists of four parts.  Click here for details. Prior to participating in the physical assessment you must complete the physical assessment release form.  This form must be notarized.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic and ordinance violations and hazard to life or property.
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses and other individuals to establish a network of information to determine the validity of a complaint. Detects violations, makes violator contacts, issues citations or warnings and places violators in custody, as appropriate.
  • Responds to calls for service, analyzing criminal, emergency and law violators to determine the best method of handling.
  • Determines sufficiency of evidence to justify a search and/or arrest.
  • Handles suspects, law violators and prisoners according to departmental policies and procedures and effective law enforcement techniques.
  • Conducts preliminary accident and offense investigations and writes required reports.
  • Conducts routine checks of prisoners confined in the City Jail.
  • Coordinates calls for service with fire, street and animal control personnel, as needed.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern police methods, traffic, criminal and civil laws and regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, and court systems and procedures; knowledge of safety regulations applicable to motorized vehicles and equipment; knowledge of radio communication procedures; knowledge of routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; be able to type at least 30 wpm and operate computer equipment; knowledge of City codes and ordinances; knowledge of the geography of the City.

 MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a Basic TCLEOSE certified Peace Officer in good standing. A minimum of 2 years qualified street experience is preferred. Valid State Driver’s License required.

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Applicants for non-sworn positions with the Dickinson Police Department should complete an  employment application.  The application is available for download in either the Adobe Acrobat Version or a Microsoft Word Version. The form should be printed and completed by hand.  Please print legible.  The completed form should be delivered or mailed to:

City of Dickinson

Human Resource Department

2716 FM 517 East

Dickinson, Texas, 77539

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Applicants are required to submit to taking a drug test at the time a conditional offer of employment is made.  “See definition in City of Dickinson Drug Free Workplace Policy”

 

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Pay Scale

Years

Officer

Detective

Sergeant

Lieutenant

Captain

Entry

$31,345.69

$32,912.98

$36,286.56

$41,017.20

$46,803.60

1

$32,286.06

$33,900.37

$37,375.16

$42,247.72

$48,207.71

2

$33,254.64

$34,917.38

$38,496.41

$43,515.15

$49,653.94

3

$34,252.28

$35,964.90

$39,651.30

$44,820.60

$51,143.56

4

$35,279.65

$37,043.85

$40,840.84

$46,165.22

$52,677.86

5

$36,338.25

$38,155.16

$42,066.07

$47,550.18

$54,258.20

6

$37,428.40

$39,299.81

$43,328.05

$48,976.68

$55,885.95

7

$38,551.25

$40,478.81

$44,627.89

$50,445.98

$57,562.52

8

$39,707.78

$41,693.17

$45,966.73

$51,959.36

$59,289.40

 

Incentive Pay

Intermediate Certification $ 55.00 per month $ 660.00 per year
Advanced Certification $ 90.00 per month $ 1080.00 per year
Master Certification $ 120.00 per month $ 1440.00 per year
Associate Degree $ 65.00 per month $ 780.00 per year
Bachelor Degree $ 100.00 per month $ 1200.00 per year
Masters Degree $ 160.00 per month $ 1920.00 per year
Dispatcher Shift Differential $1.00 per hour (After 6:00 p.m.)
 

 

 

© City of Dickinson, 2012

4403 Highway 3

Dickinson, Texas 77539

(281) 337-2489

 

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