The Rockdale Police Department is seeking to hire TCOLE certified Peace Officers. Salary range is from $25.96-27.36/hr depending on qualifications, education, and certifications. The City of Rockdale offers the following employment benefits:
TMRS retirement (City match 2:1)
Paid employee health care with avail vision & dental
80 hrs paid vacation/yr
Optional overtime pay/compensation time
TCOLE certification/education pay
Take-home vehicle program within 35 miles of city limits
All uniforms & police equipment furnished
12 hr shifts with alternating weekends off
$5,000.00 sign on bonus for TCOLE certified officers (with 2-year commitment)
To be successful as Rockdale Police Officer, applicants should be self-motivated, able to perform a broad range of law enforcement responsibilities, establish a relationship of trust among the citizens we serve and members of our department. An outstanding Police Officer should be able to lead by example and confidently assume command when necessary.
Function Description / Police Officer
Conduct day/night patrol operations and enforce municipal, state, and federal criminal statutes, works weekends, and holidays; may be required to work extended shifts; and will be subject to emergency callout
Conduct initial criminal investigations
Gather information and complete timely and accurate reports
Respond to calls for service
Make arrests as necessary
Effectively communicate needs of patrol division to department supervisors
Conduct monthly patrol vehicle inspection
Operate Multi-Function Radio
Monitors radio frequencies of field response personnel
Multi - Tasking
Monitor jail inmates and ensure all court paperwork is complete for all arrestees
Attend shift briefings and law enforcement training
Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Adhere to department/city policies and procedures
Perform data entry of logs and records regarding officer activities, including traffic stops, suspicious vehicles, people, and incidents, ensuring officer safety
Testify as a witness in trials or formal hearings, and provides trial assistance to lead attorney as requested
Assist the general public with questions in person and over the phone, giving direction when needed
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Required Physical Abilities
Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting
Ability to use hands & fingers to handle or feel
Ability to reach with hands & arms
Ability to climb & balance
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch & crawl
Ability to speak, hear, taste & smell
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to see near & far (corrective lenses included)
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Required Qualifications
Current TCOLE Peace Officer Certification
Possess current Texas Drivers License
Ability to pass all department firearms qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of experience as full-time law enforcement officer
Experience in conducting criminal investigations
Ability to operate Microsoft Office, Word, Excell, power point, etc.
