Certified Police Officer - Lateral MUST BE A CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER

Certified Police Officer - Lateral

Job Summary

MUST BE A CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER Salary $80,840.00 - $106,379.93 Annually Location Wylie, TX Job Type FULL TIME Job Number 2026-00001 Department POLICE - OFFICERS/DETECTIVES Opening Date 12/31/2025

Why Work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How We Accomplish Our Mission

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

Job Requirements

MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER OR ABOUT TO OBTAIN A PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

Certified Peace Officers

The City of Wylie Police Department is seeking certified peace officers. The selected applicants will patrol and provide enforcement, detection and crime prevention under the laws of the City of Wylie, State of Texas, and the United States.

Essential Job Functions

Enforces appropriate City ordinances, State and Federal laws, and all written directives. Makes ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws, departmental policies, regulations, etc., without supervision when appropriate.

• Works well with the public and co-workers daily.
• Communicates effectively, maintaining alertness, composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances, including stress, verbal abuse, criticism, and/or other adverse conditions.
• Provides Police services and assistance.
• Maintains acceptable physical fitness level, including visual acuity correctable to 20/20 without color blindness and normal hearing range.
• Performs on-duty physical fitness training as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Follows a chain of command and instructions; receptive to supervision.
• Immediately comprehends and executes orders from a supervisor in emergency situations.
• Adapts toward procedures, programs, regular and special assignments.
• Begins and seeks out work without supervision.
• Recognizes the need for supervisory intervention and seeks it when needed; keeps supervisors informed of relevant activity.
• Recognizes, identifies, and preserves crime scenes.
• Completes accurate, thorough investigations.
• Loads and unloads Police equipment from a vehicle, including but not limited to lifting objects over 15 pounds from truck, trunk, back seat, etc.
• Demonstrates competent weapons proficiency.
• Cleans and maintains duty weapons.
• Uses appropriate force to control hostile subjects.
• Performs defensive and/or other hand-to hand combat tactics.
• Displays proficiency in officer survival and safety tactics.
• Physically restrains individuals using the minimum amount of force necessary.
• Uses the minimum force necessary to effect arrests of combative or hostile subjects.
• Physically assists intoxicated subjects in walking, entering Police car.
• Searches persons/vehicles for weapons, evidence, and contraband.
• Searches buildings in dark or low-light conditions.
• Chases suspects for extended distances (over 100 yards).
• Walks long distances (over 1/4 mile).
• Administers CPR/first aid in emergency medical situations.
• Assists ambulance attendants/carrying victims under adverse conditions.
• Directs or controls traffic with a flashlight or hand signals for more than one hour at a time.
• Stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time (over one hour).
• Operates speed detection radar, video camera, mobile radio and other public safety devices.
• Drives safely under adverse weather conditions, even at high speeds.
• Engages in safe high-speed driving while pursuing suspects or responding to calls.
• Operates a motor vehicle for extended periods of time (several hours).
• Works in congested traffic in and out of a Police vehicle.
• Sets up roadblocks using traffic barriers other than cars.
• Searches the area of an accident to determine the cause.
• Examines vehicles for information to prepare accident reports.
• Uses force to open jammed vehicle doors.
• Observes gruesome sights; e.g., deceased persons, battered children, etc. without losing composure.
• Performs duties acceptably after long hours (over 24) without sleep during emergency situations.
• Attends all courts as scheduled or requested.
• Accurately verbally articulates testimony in court.
• Provides field training for new recruits as assigned.
• Works in all weather conditions, indoors or outside, light or dark.
• Works any day of the week, any hour of the day, extra assignment(s) as needed.
• Communicates effectively via Police radio, telephone and in person and MDC with citizens, co-workers, supervisors and instructors, including persons of diverse backgrounds, without bias or prejudice.
• Effectively shares work information.
• Responds positively to constructive criticism.
• Behaves in a manner conducive to high morale; expresses enthusiasm for work assignments, environment, personnel, and management.
• Completes all reports and paperwork promptly, legibly, accurately, thoroughly, neatly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Follows through on assignments in a timely manner.
• Develops and adequately utilizes sources of information.
• Uses and maintains departmental equipment safely and properly.
• Observes and reports hazardous conditions.
• Arrives at work on time at an assigned area.
• Maintains the appropriate uniform and acceptable personal hygiene.
• Carries/wears appropriate extra equipment other than a gun belt, e.g., armor, shotgun, etc.
• Maintains work area neatly, safely and in an organized fashion.
• Displays self-confidence and an authoritative manner with conduct reflecting favorably on the Police Department and on the City.
• Maintains self in a manner that does not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. TCOLE certified Peace Officer. Valid Drivers License without restriction except "A". Must have Texas Drivers License within 30 days of hire. Citizen of the United States, 21 years of age, clear driving record, no felony convictions. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED: Very high: exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently and/or 20-50 pounds constantly. Requires walking, sitting, running and/or standing to a significant degree.

Primary Work Environment

Indoors/Outdoors

Shift Work

Yes

Call-Out

Occasionally

Retirement Benefits

Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution.

Employee Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Health insurance (PPO and HDHP/HSA plans)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Long-Term Disability
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation (3 weeks in the first year)
• Sick leave (accrues each full pay period)
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave
• Longevity pay ($8 per month of service)
• Workers compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement ($2,000 per year)
• Direct Deposit
• Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Free Recreation Center family membership

Employer Information

City of Wylie Address: 300 Country Club Road, Wylie, Texas, 75098 Phone: 972-516-6040 Website: http://www.wylietexas.gov