Police Department Opportunities
The City of Terrell Hills is accepting applications for the position of police officer.
STARTING RATE: $3915.49 monthly and paid overtime. Education and professional certification pay. Experienced applicants can receive credit for up to 5 years (8%) longevity for past work history.
BENEFITS: TMRS and 2:1 City match, 100% employee medical/dental/vision insurance paid, 22 vacation days per year, 8 hours sick time earned per month and direct deposit.
POSITION SUMMARY: Enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances under general direction. Performs various duties to support law enforcement activities as well as provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner. Patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the laws and ordinances. Responds to calls for service; investigates accident scenes, criminal activity reports, civil and domestic disturbances, missing person reports, reports of prowlers and illegal drug activities, etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicant must be certified and licensed in Texas as a Police Officer, hold a basic TCOLE certification and have a valid Class “C” Texas driver license with an acceptable driving record. Applicants must pass a written examination, background investigation, interview, pre-employment physical, psychological (if required) and pre-employment drug screen tests; also have the ability to work any shift.
To apply download an employment application or stop by City Hall located at 5100 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas 78209 to pick up an application. Application deadline is July 31, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out an application but can be attached to a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Applicants who successfully submit their application by the deadline will be invited to take the written examination on August 7, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. at the Terrell Hills City Hall
Submit completed applications by mail to:
Terrell Hills Police Department
5100 N. New Braunfels
San Antonio, Texas 78209
By email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In person to: Assistant Chief of Police Gail Baham
The City of Terrell Hills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
