POLICE OFFICER

Hourly Rates

Entry-Level: $ 12.17

Lateral Hire: $ 14.10

CLOSING DATE: June 24, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Kingsville will be administering an entry-level examination for police officers to create an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.  The eligibility list will be effective until exhausted but not more than 12 months.

The examination is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2002, 9:30 a.m. at the Kingsville Recycling Center, 202 W. Lee, Kingsville, Texas.  All successful candidates will be scheduled to take a physical agility test on the same day, Friday, June 28, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. 

Certified Police Officers who meet certain requirements need not take the entry-level exam.  The requirements are as follows: 1) current TCLEOSE peace officer intermediate certification, 2) employed or has been employed for at least three (3) continuous years as a law enforcement officer by a city, county, state or federal law enforcement agency; and 3) actively worked as a law enforcement officer within the twelve (12) month period preceding the application. 

All positions require the following: 1) High School diploma or equivalent, 2) possession of a valid Texas driver’s license 3) satisfactory driving record and 4) proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally.  The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen and background investigation. 

The Human Resources Office will mail out applications upon request. Applications may be picked up at City of Kingsville-HR (2^nd floor City Hall), 200 E. Kleberg, Kingsville, Texas 78363.  For more information call 361-595-8017 or e-mail  hradmin@intcomm.net  AA/EOE.