POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Patrol and provide enforcement, detection and crime prevention under the laws of the City, State and United States. Carry out special assignments in the field of law enforcement; do related work as required; provide reports of assignments and/or related work as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED (non-certified candidates holding a GED must have 12 hours of college per TCLEOSE guidelines), valid Texas Driver’s License without restrictions except “A”, citizen of the United States, twenty-one (21) years of age or older, clear driving record, no felony convictions. Willingness to submit to a complete personal history statement (including prior history of arrests, drug and alcohol use, financial status, etc.), polygraph examination and physical examination prior to employment.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Aptitude and personal commitment for law enforcement work; ability to think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations, making sound and logical decisions quickly; good prioritizing and problem-solving abilities; ability to remember details of incident; names and faces; physical ability and good cognitive skills required for successful performance of essential functions. Good grammar, writing, composition skills. Legible handwriting; good radio manners and voice; physically fit for all essential job functions.

Fitness Standards

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www.wylietexas.gov/jobs

City of Wylie 
2000 State Highway 78 North   
Wylie, TX 75098
972.442.8100