Public Safety ‣ Police Officer – Certified, Full-Time

Job Title: Public Safety ‣ Police Officer – Certified, Full-Time

Salary range: $61,200 to $71,200 (DOQ)

Location: 2600 Miller Lane, Pantego, TX 76013

Department: Police Department

Hours: 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends off, (scheduled as needed, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Job Description:

Pantego Police Department (PPD) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time role of TCOLE Certified Police Officer.

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Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting Salary Range: $61,200 to $71,200 (DOQ)
  • Bi-weekly pay periods
  • Eligible for Overtime (OT)

PTO, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATION PAY

  • 15 paid holidays per calendar year
  • 80 hours of vacation accrual per calendar year (increases after five years)
  • 8 hours of floating personal time per fiscal year (Oct.1–Sept. 30)
  • 8 hours of sick time accrual per month
  • Paid training
  • Certification pay for Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Peace Officer Certifications 

RETIREMENT PLAN

INSURANCE & WELLNESS

  • Base plan premiums are fully covered for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
    • Additional coverage for a spouse and/or dependent(s) to be paid by the employee
    • Employees may have the option to buy-up to another plan at their own cost
  • No-Cost group term life insurance including AD&D and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • No-Cost CareFlite subscription for your household
  • No-Cost gym membership at Texas Fitt

VOLUNTARY or OPTIONAL BENEFITS

  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • FSA / HSA / HRA for those with eligible health insurance plans

Scheduling

  • 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends off
  • Must be willing and available, as needed, for nights, weekends, and holidays

Reports To

  • Patrol Sergeant >> Assistant Chief >> Chief of Police

Minimum Requirements

  • Active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License
  • United States Citizen
  • High School Diploma, GED (or equivalent)
  • Have (or be able to obtain) and constantly maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Must be declared physically sound and free from any defect that may adversely affect the performance of the duties of a police officer
  • Submit to and pass an extensive background check, psychological test, medical exam, and drug screen
  • Successful completion of PPD's field training program (length of program dependent upon experience)
  • Must NOT have been discharged from military service under less than honorable conditions (e.g., bad conduct, dishonorable, or any indication of poor behavior or decision-making)
  • Must NOT, at any time during your employment, violate any TCOLE Commission Statutes and Rules of Occupations Code, Chapter 1701

Minimum Physical Requirements

  • Visual acuity necessary to operate a computer terminal and an agency vehicle
  • Walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods
  • Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry up 10 pounds
  • Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds or more
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
  • Operate office equipment, including the use of a computer keyboard 

Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their completed Town of Pantego employment application (PDF) to HR@townofpantego.com.

Or, you can mail or submit your application in person to:

Pantego Town Hall
ATTN: Human Resources
1614 S Bowen Road
Pantego, TX 76013

Applications will be considered as they are received. Including a resume along with your application is appreciated; however, resumes will NOT be reviewed unless submitted with a completed application. Similarly, incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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If you have questions about this listing or the application process, please email HR@townofpantego.com.

Pantego Police Department
PPD protects and preserves the high quality of life and close-knit community that the residents, business owners, and visitors of Pantego appreciate and expect. Our approach is rooted in the fair and equitable enforcement of the law, consistent patrols, proactive crime prevention and deterrence, and involvement and visibility within our community. Divisions include patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and communications.

We are grateful to be partnered with and supported by a network of professionals, including:

  • On-site Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) staffed with professional telecommunicators
  • Flock cameras and LPRs
  • On-site jail facility
  • On-site Municipal Court Administration, including a Warrant Officer who is also a licensed Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician
  • Pantego Fire Department, which has a dedicated ambulance and the second-highest ISO rating offered
  • Excellent mutual aid relationships with the public safety professionals serving our adjoining cities of Arlington and Dalworthington Gardens

Our Community

Pantego occupies about one square mile in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex – the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. We're located two miles north of I-20 and bounded on three sides by Arlington. Though our residential population is less than 3,000, daily traffic counts exceed 100,000 due to our central location. Major thoroughfares include:

  • West Park Row Drive
  • South Bowen Road
  • West Pioneer Parkway (Spur 303)

With DFW now exceeding 8 million in population, the residents of Pantego highly value the slower pace of life our small town provides. Under the direction of the Mayor and Council, our staff both enjoy and strive to preserve that feeling.

Still, Town Hall is within ten miles of AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Field (home of the Texas Rangers), Texas Live!, and Six Flags. Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards, downtown Dallas, and DFW International Airport are all thirty minutes to an hour away, depending on traffic. 

Join our Pantego team to find out what we mean by “small town charm... big city opportunities”

View all current Town of Pantego employment opportunities:

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If you have questions about this listing or the application process, please email HR@townofpantego.com.

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