Job Description
Provides crime prevention and law enforcement responsibilities for the conduct of routine patrols, preliminary, criminal, and specialized investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift. This position is a part‑time officer and must meet the same qualifications and standards of a full‑time officer.
Starting Salary
- year of experience – Step A = $38.90/hour
- years of experience – Step B = $40.85/hour
- years of experience – Step C = $42.89/hour
- years of experience – Step D = $45.03/hour
- years of experience – Step E = $47.29/hour
- years of experience – Step F = $49.66/hour
- years of experience – Step G = $50.65/hour
With limited supervision, this position operates in an assigned area(s) of the City of Grapevine and, through the application of sound judgment developed through training, education, and experience, performs crime prevention and detection activities to enforce federal, state, and local laws, preserve community peace and protect property and lives.
Typical Duties
Patrols an assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities, normally operating a city vehicle.
Responds to emergency calls to protect lives and property, often involving criminal activities. Apprehends suspected criminals as situation dictates.
Initiates applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
Prepares reports to document investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement, written statements, affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants, evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrators and property recovery. Submits these documents for supervisory review.
Prepares and presents cases to relevant courts, legal processes, and testifies when required.
Investigates non‑criminal actions such as missing persons, internal affairs, found property, and other relevant requests for service.
Enforces traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.
Participates in Police Department crime‑prevention and education programs and activities.
Conducts specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
Maintains regular and timely attendance.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to acquire knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.
Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Ability to formulate a sound decision using available information.
Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively in a team environment and make responsible decisions.
Ability to find a solution or deal pro‑actively with work‑related problems.
Ability to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators.
Ability to physically accomplish the job and protect oneself.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer’s license.
Be at least 21 years of age or older.
Have a TCOLE honorable discharge from any previous agency(s), if applicable.
Have or be eligible to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license by hire date.
The Grapevine Police Department will only accept part‑time police officer (PTO) applicants under the following guidelines:
• Recently resigned or retired full‑time Grapevine Police Department officers having received an honorable F5, through no appeal process, and eligible for rehire.
Separation must be at least 91 days but less than 180 days.
Must have been employed as a full‑time police officer for at least 1 year, calculated forward from completion of the field training program to the date of full‑time separation.
TCOLE license must be current and valid on the date of hire.
Must satisfy all City of Grapevine and Department hiring requirements: PHS, criminal history check, CJIS check, and pass a pre‑employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment.
• Any former Grapevine Police Department officer separated for more than 180 days may return.
At the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Must meet all qualifications for being a Grapevine Police Officer.
Must participate and pass the current hiring process.
Must satisfy all City of Grapevine screening requirements for employment: full background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological exam, pre‑employment basic physical, drug screen, and functional assessment.
• Recently resigned or retired full‑time peace officers from another Texas law enforcement agency who must:
Have a current and valid TCOLE license on the date of hire.
At the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Meet all qualifications for being a Grapevine Police Officer.
Participate and pass the hiring process: full background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological exam, pre‑employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment, and successfully complete a department field training program.
Employees designated to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a non‑emergency situation must maintain a CDL driver’s license.
Pass a full background investigation, polygraph exam, and psychological exam.
Pass a pre‑employment basic physical, drug screen, and functional assessment.
Applicants must NOT have:
Any DWI (alcohol or drugs) convictions in the last ten years.
Any felony convictions.
Any convictions, court‑ordered community supervision, or probation for any criminal offense above Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years.
Any convictions, deferred adjudication, or probation for assault or family violence.
Working Conditions
Prior to and during the academy, working conditions will primarily be in a classroom or office setting. Physical activity such as training, firearms training, emergency driving training, among other activities, is a part of this position.
As a police officer, the applicant should be aware of the listed working conditions in the Police Officer job description. The job may involve routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light
- Dust and pollen
- Extreme heat and/or cold
- Wet or humid conditions
- Extreme noise levels
- Animals or wildlife
- Vibration
- Fumes and/or noxious odors
- Traffic
- Moving machinery
- Heights
- Disease or pathogens
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Explosives
- Violence
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.
Safety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions, the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally is required to smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. These statements are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs change.
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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Trial period, Shift work,