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Police Officer/Apprentice Police Officer

Dallas, Texas

 

 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit

1333 N. Stemmons Freeway #105

Dallas, TX 75207

Phone: 214-749-2559

Fax: 214-749-3653

E-mail: dgerstne@dart.org  

Website: www.DART.org/DARTPolice
 

 

Starting Salary: $36,001 

Population: 2,000,000 in DFW Metroplex

Sworn Officers: 200+

Application Deadline: NA

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY
 

Request application package by emailing dgerstne@dart.org. Use reference code BLW0518 in subject line.
 


 OTHER INFORMATION
 

To serve the needs of the mass transit riding public, DART created its own police department in September of 1989. Since its inception, the department has grown to over 200 sworn officer positions and 44 non-sworn civilian positions. DART Police officers are vested with all the rights, privileges, obligations, and duties of peace officers in the state of Texas. DART services over 700 square miles, in six counties, and 13 cities in the Dallas metropolitan area.

Because the DART Police Department is a rapidly growing department, there are many opportunities for promotional advancement and special assignments (i.e., motorcycles, bicycles, investigations, training, intelligence, etc.). Additionally, employees are allowed to annually choose their shift assignments and supervisor based on seniority, and with seniority constantly increasing due to growth, preferred shifts are quickly available.

Furthermore, approximately 85% of the sworn personnel and approximately 25% of the civilian personnel work 4 day work weeks (10 hour shifts).
 


 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Responds to calls for police service within DART jurisdiction to include, but not limited to:

  • Investigating crimes, accidents and incidents,

  • Arresting suspects and violators,

  • Settling disputes,

  • Directing traffic,

  • Assisting the public,

  • Detaining individuals,

  • Issuing citations, and other patrol activities

  1. Interfaces with local police departments located within DART's service area.

  2. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.

  3. Conducts security surveys.

  4. Develops crime prevention approaches/measures.

  5. Performs special assignments.

  6. Prepares a variety of reports for management review such as investigation results, activities, status reports, etc.

  7. Performs other duties as assigned.


 POLICE OFFICER - starting $36,001
 

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. High school diploma, or G.E.D. plus twelve (12) hours college credit from an accredited college or university.

  2. Successful completion of Basic Peace Officer training requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a prerequisite for licensing to practice law enforcement in the State of Texas, carry a service pistol or revolver, and perform law enforcement duties as required.

  3. Written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels, both inside and outside of DART.

  4. Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to problems.

  5. Proficient using PC and software applications.

  6. Valid Texas Driver's License or receive within 30 days of hire. No Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last 60 consecutive months; not more than one (1) on driving record. No more than three (3)moving violation convictions within last 36 months.

  7. Pass DOT physical (medical) examination which includes a drug screen in order to operate DART revenue vehicles.

  8. Successful completion of selection process including but not limited to polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and background investigation.


APPRENTICE POLICE OFFICER - starting $32,935
 

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. High school diploma, or G.E.D. plus twelve (12) hours related college credit from an accredited college or university.

  2. Successful completion of selection process including but not limited to polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and background investigation.

  3. Written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels, both inside and outside of DART.

  4. Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex problems.

  5. Proficient using PC and software applications.

  6. Valid Texas Driver's License or receive within 30 days of hire. No Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last ten (10) years; not more than one (1) on driving record. No more than three (3) moving violation convictions within last 36 months.

  7. Pass DOT physical (medical) examination, which includes a drug-screen in order to operate DART Police vehicles.


DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
 

During the screening process a criminal history, and driver's license check will be conducted. Disqualifiers include but are not limited to the following:

  1. No Felony convictions, no Class A Misdemeanor convictions, and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions in the last ten years.

  2. No pending criminal investigations or actions (civilian or military) and/or be under indictment for any criminal offense at the time of application.

  3. Not more than one (1) DWI conviction on your driving record.
     

 

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