Police Officer

The Olney Police Department is looking for community-minded people for the position of Police Officer. We are looking for Officers that want to be part of the Olney community. Olney has a population of 3,200 citizens. The salary is dependent on Certifications and Experience.

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

Must be a United States Citizen.

Must have high school diploma or GED.

Must be TCOLE Certified.

Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation.

Must be able to pass physical and psychological testing.

Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Must have no convictions of felonies or disqualifying misdemeanors.

Must have a clean driving record.

Must have valid Texas Driver’s License or can be obtained.

Must be able to qualify with a handgun, shotgun, and rifle.

Take-Home Vehicle Program - 2021 or newer Chevrolet Tahoe (lease program) Must live within 5 miles of city limits to have take-home car, after completion of F.T.O. training.

Must have an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces, if applicable. Applicants must submit a completed City Application which can be found on our website as well as a completed TCOLE Personal History Statement with all required documents and a Notarized Information Release, both of which can be found on TCOLE’s website. Application packets with missing information will not be considered. Olney has paid insurance and retirement for the employee. Insurance is available for family.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a municipal police department office and field environments.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to extended periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, crawling, climbing, kneeling and lifting when responding to an emergency police situation, accident or investigation.
• Must be able to restrain hostile and/or combative individuals.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, hostile environments, hazardous chemicals and fumes, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, air and waterborne pathogens.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift 110-150 pounds.
• Must be able to work in stressful situations.

Applications must be mailed to Olney Police Department 101 E. Hamilton, Olney Texas 76374. For additional questions 1-940-276-2013.

The City of Olney, is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person