Police Officer Jobs in Texas

A Police Officer is a key role within the law enforcement industry that focuses on maintaining order and preventing crime. Their duties encompass a wide range of tasks including patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, conducting traffic stops, issuing citations, arresting suspects, and writing detailed reports. Additionally, they may be responsible for collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and testifying in court. They also play a crucial role in community relations, often engaging in outreach efforts to maintain positive relationships with the community they serve.

Before becoming a Police Officer, an individual could hold a number of different roles. Some may serve as Military Police in the Armed Forces, gaining valuable experience in law enforcement, security, and community relations. Others may work as Security Guards or Loss Prevention Officers, honing their skills in observation, conflict resolution, and report writing. Some individuals may come from a background in Social Work or Counseling, bringing valuable communication and problem-solving skills to the role. It's important for Police Officers to have strong physical fitness, communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and emotional resilience. They should also have specific certifications such as a high school diploma, a degree in criminal justice or a related field, and completion of a police academy program. Certain positions may require additional certifications or training in specialized areas, such as firearms, self-defense, first-aid, and CPR.

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Police Officer ( Uniformed Division )

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

This Uniformed Division Police Officer position starts at a salary of $75,134.00 (LE-0083-01, step 1)....

Police Officer (Part-Time Pool)

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Ability to perform general patrol (emergency response, medical and calls for service) duties. Understanding of crime prevention and community police....

Border Patrol Agent - Up To $30k Potential Incentives

  • Kyle, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • 4 hours ago

, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses....

Border Patrol Agent - Earn up to $30,000 in Recruitment Incentives

  • Carrizo Springs, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Carrizo Springs, TX
  • 6 hours ago

, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses....

Police Officer

  • TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • TX
  • 7 hours ago

Posting Information Posting Number 2025568 Posting/Functional Title Police Officer University Pay Plan Title Police Officer Location San Marcos Department Patrol Operations Recruitment Type Open Recruiting...

United States Border Patrol Agent

  • Live Oak, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Live Oak, TX
  • 1 day ago

, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses....

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Bortac)

  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago

The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (BORTAC), serves as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6c) and 8412(d), duties and responsibilities include: Resolving emergency situations...

Alternate Hire Police Officer 25-002

  • Kingsville, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Kingsville, TX
  • 2 days ago

$26.79 Per Hour Alternate Hire Police Officer 25-002 Kingsville, City of Occupation: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Location: KINGSVILLE, TX - 78363 Positions available...

Tcole Certified Police Officer

  • Sunnyvale, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, TX
  • 2 days ago

Practices community policing techniques. They shall enforce all statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations and procedures of the Town and Department....

Police Officer. Job in San Antonio Gr8Jobs

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

TCOLE peace officer certification required ( Police Officer I to IV based on career ladder job certifications/competencies/experience); hospital experience is preferred....

Certified Police Officer and Non-Certified Police Cadet

  • Big Spring, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Big Spring, TX
  • 2 days ago

**Testing for CERTIFIED Police Officers is done as needed....

Police Officer (Certified/Experienced)

  • Odessa, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Odessa, TX
  • 2 days ago

The care, maintenance, and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, and other law enforcement tools and equipment....

Police-Community Service Specialist (CSS)

  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 2 days ago

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine, non-hazardous work at the Police Department and in the field, provides and acquires information, makes reports, performs crime prevention duties...

Surveillance Patrol Officer- Warehouse

  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 2 days ago

Enforcement experience - even better!...

Police Officer (TCOLE Certified Only)

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 2 days ago

Police Officers are visible in the community where they serve....

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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.4%
High School or GED
21.7%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.8%


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