Becoming an Officer with Sugar Land Police Department
Sugar Land Police Officers and their Recruiting division were out at the ballgame yesterday, for some community engagement!
Have you ever thought of becoming an Officer with Sugar Land PD?! Now is your chance! Applications are open!
For more information about the application process, click here:
Non-certified applicants:
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Certified applicants:
www.governmentjobs.c om/careers/sugarland tx/jobs/4109316/poli ce-officer-cert
The City of Sugar Land is inviting law enforcement professionals who are interested in a full-time position as a Certified Police Officer to apply to join their amazing City!
Why Should You Join their Team
They are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in their team and offers real opportunities for career growth. They pay their Police Officer’s a starting amount of $33.55 per hour. They also offer great benefits and perks, such as 10 paid holidays, a generous vacation package that starts to accrue on your first day, a robust pension plan to set you up for a fulfilling retirement, and a positive team-oriented culture. Their full-time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, disability, life and other insurance options on date of hire. If they have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading!
About The City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, civic organizations, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as a corporate home. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, one that includes a variety of incentives, including a corporate aviation facility.
They are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City, as well as the Best Texas cities to raise a family by Dwellics. They hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. They have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. They believe that happy, talented employees add value to the City. They do their best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. They also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.
The Sugar Land Police Department is a CALEA accredited department of over 170 sworn officers with opportunities for specialized assignments and training.
Summary of Duties
A Certified Police Officer is an individual who has attended a Police Academy and is certified and licensed as a Peace Officer by TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) no later than December 31, 2023.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have:
at least two years of service as a sworn peace officer
OR
at least 30 hours of college credit from an accredited university with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average or higher (The institution/program must be recognized as accredited through the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education.)
OR
at least 24 months of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.
In addition, qualified candidates must have a valid driver license with a good driving record and a stable employment record with no history of any conduct which may affect suitability for law enforcement work. Candidates must pass each step of the selection process, which includes written test, physical fitness test, oral interview board, polygraph test, and a thorough background investigation. Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored. Admission, discovery or conviction of a felony is a permanent rejection. A job description for a City of Sugar Land Certified Police Officer is posted online.
Non-smokers are preferred.
Candidates must meet all qualifications by December 31, 2023 to be eligible to participate in this recruitment.
Compensation
FY2023 Starting Pay: $33.55/hour
Incentive pay for education and TCOLE certifications
Member – Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) – 7% contribution with 2:1 matching funds.
Excellent health benefits.
Uniforms, weapons and equipment provided.
10 paid holidays annually, sick leave and 80 hours paid vacation annually.
Recruitment/Selection Process
You must pass each step of the selection process before you go to the next step.
Step 1: Complete an application Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 11, 2023.
Qualified candidates will be notified by e-mail that they are eligible to test. A study guide for the written test may be picked up between August 14 and August 18, 2023 at Sugar Land City Hall. To complete an application, go to www.sugarlandtx.gov click on "Employment", scroll to the list of open positions and select "Certified Police Officer."
You must complete the on-line application.
Step 2: Testing (Written, Physical Assessment and Preliminary Interview – Saturday, August 19, 2023 (scheduled for same day)
1. Report on the date, time and location for the written test. Passing score is 70% or higher on each section.
2. A physical assessment will be administered after written test. Information about these requirements is posted online and will be e-mailed to qualifying applicants.
3. A preliminary interview will be conducted with those applicants who have passed both the written test and physical assessment.
Step 3: Background Packet Completion and Investigation
Applicants who pass the phases of testing listed in Step 2 will be given a Personal History Statement to complete and return to the Training Unit by the specified date.
Step 4: Oral Review Board
After the initial interview applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the Oral Review Board during the week of August 21, 2023. This interview is pass or fail, and will consist of 3 parts:
Getting to know the applicant
Job knowledge questions
Situational reasoning questions
Step 5: Polygraph Examination
Applicants who pass the background investigation and are being considered for sworn employment will undergo a polygraph examination.
Related Time Periods and Information:
Their goal is to complete the recruitment process by December 31, 2023.
If an applicant is rejected for any of the reasons listed in the "Rejection Criteria", they will be required to wait the specified time to apply again.
Final Steps: Eligibility Pool, Conditional Job Offer, Medical and Psychological Testing
Candidates who pass all of the above are placed in an eligibility (applicant) pool. This is not a guarantee of employment; however, the City of Sugar Land does make job offers from the applicant pool. Subsequently, if a conditional job offer is made to a candidate by the Chief of Police, the candidate must successfully complete medical and psychological exams before a final job offer is made by the Human Resources Department.
Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Drug Free Workplace
Posted July 6, 2023
For detailed information and to apply online please visit their website at
www.governmentjobs.c om/careers/sugarland tx?page=3 and look under "Job Opportunities". For any other inquiries please contact the Sugar Land Police Department Training Unit at 281-275-2914.
Becoming an Officer with Sugar Land Police Department
