Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Opportunity With The Waco Police Department

The City of Waco is seeking experienced Police Officers to join the Waco Police Department (WPD) family. This is a full-time position with a starting pay of $35.25 per hour up to $42.09 per hour. The position is located in Waco, TX.

To be considered, you must hold a valid TCOLE License as a Peace Officer. The position offers meaningful and challenging work, opportunities to make a difference in communities, competitive salary and benefits, job security, and a chance to do work you are passionate about.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

The duties of the position include enforcing state and federal laws and City regulations; identifying, preventing, and terminating unlawful activities; performing work according to WPD policies to enforce laws, preserve peace, maintain order; responding to incidents, accidents and calls for service; patrolling the City to preserve the peace; conducting security checks; performing crime investigation and analysis; and maintaining the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Police Department.

To apply, you must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a valid Texas Driver's License, and a Peace Officers License and certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Depending on the needs of the City, additional licenses and certifications may be required. After Human Resources reviews your application, you will receive an e-mail with additional requirements to complete the Police Officer process. Documents must be submitted within 90 days of your initial preliminary application. Failure to complete the additional requirements within 90 days will result in removal from the application process.

For more information, please visit the City of Waco's website.