Career Opportunities
JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF POLICE
The Florence Police Department is currently accepting applications, until filled, for Police Chief. Primary duties will be management and supervision of all Police Department personnel, establishing and enforcing department policies, submitting Local, State, and Federal Reports, as required. Preparing, submitting, and executing Police Department budget, additional record keeping as required, and regular attendance of City Council meetings.
Secondary duties include conducting patrols within the city limits to protect citizens from physical harm, preventing property loss due to theft or vandalism, enforcing all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws, responding to all calls for service, accidents, and reports of crime, investigating criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction, collecting and preserving evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence, arresting perpetrators, filing appropriate charges, ensuring placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary, writing effective legal incident reports, and testifying in court as needed.
High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or related field preferred. Five years full-time experience in Police work which includes two years in a Supervisor/ Command position (Sergeant or above). Must be at least 21 years of age. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced Certification. TCOLE Supervisor Certification. Clear and valid Texas driver’s license. Background in law enforcement or related work experience.
Benefits include TMRS Retirement, Health, Dental, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity Pay. Take-home vehicle provided, within 30 miles, after required field training.
Please contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490 x 7 or via email hr@florencetex.com To obtain an application, visit website http://www.florencetex.com/departments/human-resources/
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JOB TITLE: PATROL OFFICER
The Florence Police Department is currently accepting applications, until filled, for a full-time Police Officer. Duties include conducting patrols within the city limits to protect citizens from physical harm, preventing property loss due to theft or vandalism, enforcing all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws, responding to all calls for service, accidents, and reports of crime, investigating criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction, collecting and preserving evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence, arresting perpetrators, filing appropriate charges, ensuring placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary, writing effective legal incident reports, and testifying in court as needed.
High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Certification. Clear and valid Texas driver’s license. Background in law enforcement or related work experience.
Benefits include TMRS Retirement, Health, Dental, Vacation time, Sick time, Longevity Pay. Take-home vehicle provided, within 30 miles, after required field training.
Please contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490 x 7 or via email hr@florencetex.com To obtain an application, visit website http://www.florencetex.com/departments/human-resources/
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JOB TITLE: PATROL OFFICER (PART-TIME)
The Florence Police Department is currently accepting applications, until filled, for a part-time Reserve Police Officer. The City of Florence is a growing city of approx. 1,200 residents located between Killeen/Fort Cavazos and Georgetown along State Highway 195. Florence Police Department currently consists of seven (7) Full Time and Reserve Police Officers. Our rapidly expanding department seeks qualified, hard-working, and dedicated personnel to join our team. Duties include conducting patrols within the city limits to protect citizens from physical harm, preventing property loss due to theft or vandalism, enforcing all laws including municipal ordinances, county ordinances, and state laws, responding to all calls for service, accidents, and reports of crime, investigating criminal offenses that occur within district’s jurisdiction, collecting and preserving evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence, arresting perpetrators, filing appropriate charges, ensuring placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary, writing effective legal incident reports, and testifying in court as needed.
High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer (TCOLE) Basic Certification. Clear and valid Texas driver’s license. Background in law enforcement or related work experience.
This is an unpaid position; Monthly Work Requirements are a minimum of 24 hours conducted during four patrol shifts a month.
Please contact Florence City Hall at 254-793-2490 x 7 or via email hr@florencetex.com To obtain an application, visit website http://www.florencetex.com/departments/human-resources/