Recruitment
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The Live Oak Police Department is actively recruiting well qualified law enforcement officers. Take a moment to learn more about what we have to offer.
Minimum Requirements
- Age of 21
- High School graduate or GED
- Pass a written examination
- Pass physical agility test
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a background investigation, which will require an additional application process
- Pass a physical examination, psychological screening, and drug test
- Must hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer License, or be enrolled in an academy and be within six months of graduation
Disqualifiers
Behavioral
- Membership or affiliation with any criminal street gang
- Intentional omission, deception, or failure to cooperate during any portion of the application or background process
- Financial irresponsibility
- Unstable employment history as a result of poor performance, termination, negative behavior, inability to maintain a job, etc
- Driving history showing a pattern of irresponsibility, negligence, recklessness etc
Drug Use
- Any voluntary and/or willful consumption or use of marijuana in any form including marijuana derivatives, or synthetic marijuana within the past three (3) years from the date of the application
- Any voluntary and/or willful consumption or use of any illegal drug (other than marijuana) within the past five (5) years from the date of the application
- An applicant admits or is found to have grown, sold, transported, or dealt drugs of any kind will result in a permanent disqualification
- Use of any prescription drug or legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the past three (3) years from the date of application
- Conduct involving excessive and/or recent use of illicit substance or excessive use of intoxicants shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances and the date(s) of use
Criminal History
- Conviction, admission or currently under indictment of any felony, or equivalent offense under federal law or the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
- Conviction of any Class A or B misdemeanor in the past 10 years, or equivalent offense under federal law or UCMJ
- Conviction or pending charge of family violence
- Currently under investigation for, or are considered a suspect in, any criminal offense
Military Service
- Not been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specifically;
Under other than honorable conditions;
Bad conduct;
Dishonorable;
Any other characterization of service indicating bad character
- Base Pay $57,751
- Night shift differential $100.00
- Overtime pay over 40 hours
- Certification Pay, $50 Intermediate/mo., $75 Advanced/mo., $100 Master/mo.
- SWAT Stipend $50/mo
- Field Training Officer $200/mo.
- Starting Earn 13 vacation days and 13 sick days a year
- Annual Step Increases
- Longevity Pay of $10 a Month After First Year
- Pay For Special Duty Assignments
Additional
- Tuition reimbursement $3000.00 a year $1500.00 per semester
- Duty weapon, off duty weapon, patrol rifle provided
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Standard Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Available
- TMRS 7% 2:1 Retirement
- ICMA 457 Plan Retirement Available
- Certification Pay
Additional Benefits
- Tattoos and Beards Allowed
(No tattoos on face, neck, or hands)
- 12 Hour Shifts / Every Other Weekend Off
- All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
- Duty Weapon, Off-Duty Weapon, and Patrol Rifle Provided
- Paid In-Service Training
- Opportunities for Growth
Patrol - SWAT - K-9 - ATV Patrol - Negotiator - Bike Patrol - Honor Guard - FTO - Criminal Investigations Division