Police Officer (Must be certified Peace Officer)
Salary
$76,656.00 Annually
Location
801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
6142
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Lateral financial transfers for up to 10 years of law enforcement service based on the Beaumont Police Department's pay scale.
0-2 $76,656
2-3 $78,876
3-4 $81,096
4-5 $85,524
5-8 $87,876
8-10 $90,000
10 + $97,848
Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations; investigates collisions, crimes against property and persons, and complaints; interviews victims and witnesses; takes affidavits; apprehends persons suspected of crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations; serves warrants; writes various reports including offense, collision, and arrest; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court; takes calls from 911 Center Dispatchers and keeps them informed of location and status; administers first aid; operates MDT; must be able to render credible testimony.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Working Conditions
This position requires 100% on-site work.Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, odors, heat, cold, rain, humidity, and sudden temperature changes. Frequently exposed to mechanical hazards, traffic hazards, and bodily injuries; infrequently exposed to chemical, electronic and fire hazards, explosive and contagious diseases. Must be available to work various shifts with rotating days off.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Knowledge: Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence; some knowledge of the geography of the city; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; some knowledge of first aid principles.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to deal firmly and courteously with other Police Officers and the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation; ability to speak and write the English language effectively; ability to perform mathematical computations; ability to operate a portable and mobile radio; skill in operating a Patrol unit; skill in the use and care of a firearm.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears, sits, speaks, and drives; frequently stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, twists body; pushes, pulls, carries, drags; lifts heavy objects and people, pushes vehicles, and writes by hand; infrequently crawls, climbs, runs, fights and wrestles. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Must have normal hearing. Must possess functional dexterity in both hands.
Education/Experience: Applicants must hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer License or be currently enrolled in a TCOLE accredited Police Academy. Applicants must be 21 years of age prior to appointment, a United States citizen and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. No convictions of any Class A misdemeanor or above, including DWI offenses; no convictions for any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years; no convictions of any family violence offense. College course work, four year degree, prior law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
Must provide a copy of a Texas Peace Officer license or proof of enrollment in the academy to the City of Beaumont Human Resources Department; P. O. Box 3827; Beaumont, TX 77704. Include job number on submissions.
Other
This position requires 100% on-site work. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test, polygraph, and physical/psychological examination. Must posses a valid Class C drivers license with a good driving record required. Other state valid Drivers License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas drivers license.
Personal History Statement: The Personal History Statement will be used as a basis for a background investigation that will determine your eligibility for employment as a peace officer with the City of Beaumont.
Job Related Abilities Test
Applicants will be required to pass the written and physical portions of the Job Related Abilities Test (JRAT). See below what the JRAT will consist of.
Written Exam Description:
The exam is multiple choice and covers reading comprehension, grammar syntax, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, arithmetic, and differential decision making. A writing exercise will also be completed. Time Limit: Three (3) hours. You must score at least a score of 70 on the multiple-choice portion of the exam in order to move forward to the physical portion of the testing.
Physical Ability Test Description:
The job of a Police Officer requires a certain degree of physical strength, stamina, speed, and power, which are necessary to complete many of the critical and essential physical job functions. As such, the pre-employment Physical Ability Test is geared toward measuring whether or not the applicant is fit for duty as a Police Officer.
Event #1 Obstacle Course - This event is approximately 900 ft. in distance. The course requires running, climbing, ducking, and jumping obstacles within (2) two minutes or less.
Event #2 Handcuffing - This event requires locking and double locking the handcuffs, once done the applicant will unlock the handcuffs within (1) one minute or less.
Event #3 Victim Rescue - This event requires lifting and dragging a 180 lbs. dummy approximately 50 ft. within (1) minute or less.
Event #4 Weapons Test - This event requires twelve (12) trigger pulls with each hand within (30) thirty seconds or less.
Event #5 Vehicle Push - This event requires pushing a standard size patrol vehicle a distance of approximately ten (10) feet on a paved, level surface with the gear in neutral within (1) one minute or less.
Event #6 Tire Change - This event requires physically removing a spare tire from the rear compartment of the patrol vehicle and placing it on side of the rear wheel of the patrol vehicle, then placing the same tire back into the patrol vehicle's rear compartment area within (1) one minute or less.
Every event will be pass or fail and every event must be passed to continue in the hiring process. Every event will be demonstrated before attempted by the applicant. If an applicant fails an event and wishes a second attempt, the second attempt will be attempted before moving on to the next event.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact Human Resources at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicants minimum qualifications and starting salary.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.
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If you were referred by a Beaumont Police Officer, please list his or her name in the box provided.
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Will you be at least 21 years of age upon completion of the academy?
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Are you a citizen of the United States of America, either by birth or through naturalization?
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Do you currently have a valid driver's license?
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Have you received more than five (5) moving traffic violations within the past five (5) years?
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Have you used marijuana at any time during the past one (1) year?
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Have you used any controlled substance or dagnerous drug within the past three (3) years?
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Do you currently have any pending criminal charges, or are you currently on probation for any offense other than a Class C traffic offense?
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Have you engaged in conduct resulting in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or been convicted of conduct constituting a Class A misdemeanor or any felony offense under Texas law, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?
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Within the past ten (10) years, have you engaged in conduct resulting in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?
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Have you engaged in conduct for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Boating While Intoxicated (BWI), Flying While Intoxicated (FWI), or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five (5) years?
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If you have served in the United States Armed Forces, have you received any discharge characterization other than Honorable?
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If yes, please specify the type of discharge you received.
Required Question
Employer City of Beaumont
Address 801 Main Street, Suite 135
Beaumont, Texas, 77701
Phone (409) 880-3777