The City of Bastrop Police Department is hiring a patrol officer immediately.
The City of Bastrop Police Department is a cohesive, collaborative team of professionals dedicated to providing our community exceptional public service and possess a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Bastrop to maintain a healthy and safe community. The Department has a full-time staff of 31 sworn police officers, and 6 civilian support staff. If you are driven by a desire to contribute, possess a willingness to be challenged, committed to public service, and want to be a part of an exceptional team that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop, come join our team as a Police Officer. Under the direct supervision of a Patrol Corporal / Sergeant, an officer performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented and include collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing crime, and providing other public protection services. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances, as well as established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Performs related work as required. Salary is DOQ - entry level is $62,222.47 Education, Bi-Lingual, shift differential pay and certificate pay offered.
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"The Sole Reason We Exist Is to Protect and Serve the Citizens of Bastrop"