PD- Police Recruit/Officer

The City of Coppell Police Department is seeking to add Police Recruits and Police Officers to our team!
We are seeking candidates with heart, soul, and a passion for public service.

Opportunity Description

• Police Recruit: A police recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete the following:
• Satisfactorily attend and complete the Basic Course in Applied Police Science (BCAPS, also known as Basic Police Academy)
• Satisfactorily acquire a T.C.O.L.E Basic Peace Officer Certification
• Satisfactorily complete Field Training and Probationary Period
• Police Officer: CLICK HERE to view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions.

Candidate Engagement Plan

• September 9-December 6: Accepting applications
• During our recruiting period, we will conduct our Application Material Review weekly. Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a Physical Fitness Test and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) to be brought with them to their test. Following testing, candidates will complete a Written Examination.
• Candidates who pass their Physical Fitness Test and Written Examination will undergo an Internal Background Investigation.
• January 4-8: Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in an Oral Panel Interview
• January 18-22: Oral Panel Interviews
• January 25: Candidates are notified of their status in our hiring process
• January 25-February 28: Candidates extended a contingent offer of employment will complete pre-employment requirements
• March 15: First Day as a City of Coppell Employee
• March 29: First Day of Academy

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699. For questions specific to the City of Coppell Police Department, contact Sergeant Largent by emailing: CPDBackgrounds@coppelltx.gov.

Pay Structure
This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan. To view full our full Step Plan click here.
Pay for this opportunity will depend on qualifications.

• Police Recruit (PD1, 1): Starting Hourly Rate: $39.27
• Police Officer (PD2, 1-7): Starting Hourly Rate Step 1: $40.85* The starting salary of certified officers is based on the previous experience level of the applicant as a full-time police officer.

Candidates must meet the following to be considered

Requirements

• Candidates must be 21 years of age by T.C.O.L.E Graduation, or older
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, with a good driving record
• Ability to satisfactorily complete our hiring process:
• Complete the Preliminary Application
• Physical Fitness Test (Concept 2 Rower)
• Written Examination
• Internal Background Investigation
• Online DISC Assessment
• Oral Panel Interview
• Ability to satisfactorily complete all pre-employment requirements post contingent offer:
• Credit, Education, and Employment Verification