Police Recruit

Recruit Police Officer

The City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community with a strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life. The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values : People First, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, and Excel. We do "Work that Matters!"

The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the property and citizens of the City. This is accomplished by patrolling the City, recognizing and citing offenses and making arrests where necessary. Other duties may include promoting a secure environment, enforcing traffic laws, reporting motor vehicle accidents, investigating crimes, maintaining positive community relations, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

The Allen Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Recruit Police Officer. Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are invited to submit an online employment application.

The following duties are intended to serve as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities :

• Promotes a secure environment by patrolling the City and assigned districts, deterring crime by presence, assisting in high risk situations, providing special surveillance operations, taking reports, operating Police equipment, enforcing State and local laws and City ordinances, subduing combative or uncooperative citizens, making lawful arrests and keeping the peace on civil scenes.
• Enforces traffic laws by patrolling roadways, responding to calls from Dispatch Center, observing violations and making traffic stops, searching vehicles in probable cause is found, issuing citations or verbal warnings and filing reports.
• Reports on motor vehicle accidents by responding to accidents, clearing the road way, interviewing involved parties, observing and recording evidence at the scene, interpreting and drawing conclusions from evidence, making an overall assessment of the incident, taking appropriate actions, issuing citations and filing reports.
• Investigates crimes by responding to calls for service, interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, gathering and documenting evidence, submitting evidence, filing reports, issuing citations, taking suspects into custody, and filing charges through the District Attorney's office.
• Maintains positive community relations by answering citizens' questions and providing various other forms of civic service and assistance for citizens, by surveying the public to evaluate problem areas and specific needs and questioning citizens for their opinions on Police matters.

Job Requirements :

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Jump into a full-time role with the City of Allen Police Department and enjoy a benefits-package designed to support you both at work and in life! You'll get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses, and overtime pay after 80 hours. Plus, take part in wellness challenges, APD Fit Force, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, leadership essentials, pet adoption discount, friends & family event, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, and many more employee perks!

Join the City of Allen and be part of #Workthat MATTERS apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!