Job Position Profile
POLICE OFFICER
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on October 10, 2008
Civil Service Test Date: October 25, 2008
The City of Georgetown Police Department is recruiting to establish an eligibility list to fill current and
future vacancies for the Civil Service position of Police Officer.
Georgetown is located 20 minutes north of Austin on IH-35 and serves as the county seat of government
for Williamson County. Georgetown has recently been selected as the #1 place to retire by Frommer's publication, Retirement Places Rated, and is ranked #2 in a list of "100 best places to live and launch" by
Fortune Small Business magazine (April 2008). Georgetown is on the edge of the Central Texas Hill
Country and the banks of the beautiful North and South San Gabriel Rivers. It is surrounded by many
lakes and recreational areas. Georgetown is called home to more than 49,000 residents that have discovered its rich heritage and flourishing economic growth and development. Georgetown is a
community that is perfect for work, play, and raising a family.
- Step pay plan:
- $38,783-$57,720 current annual range for Police Officer ($33,500 per year Cadets)
- $41,885-$62,338 annual range effective October 1, 2008 pending final Council approval
- $6000 temporary housing allowance with first paycheck
- $6000 sign-on bonus for certified Officers after completion of FTO program
- Incentive pay for education or TCLEOSE certificates
- Take home vehicle for Officers residing within ETJ of the City of Georgetown
- Department issued duty weapons, uniforms and equipment
- Operational assignments/specialty positions, such as:
| Emergency Response Team |
Motorcycle/Traffic Officer |
Detective |
| IMPACT Team |
School Resource Officer |
Warrant Officer |
| Community Resource Officer |
K-9 Officer |
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The eligibility list will remain active for up to 1 year. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age and not be forty-five (45) years of age or older at the time of hire, have a valid Texas Drivers and be a high
school graduate or equivalent. Applicants must be licensed as a peace officer, or the ability to be licensed at
the time of appointment as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and
Education. Non-licensed applicants may be considered, and if hired, sent to the academy as a cadet.
An application packet is required to apply for this position. To request the packet or if you have questions
regarding the application process, please call (512) 930-8133 & leave a message to include your name,
complete address, contact number & your question, if applicable. Application packets may be downloaded
from the City of Georgetown website at: http://www.georgetown.org/departments/hr/opportunities.php.
Packets may also be picked up at 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, TX. EOE
With an authorized strength of 78 Officers and 34 civilian employees, come join one of the fastest
growing agencies in Central Texas. Visit our website at www.georgetown.org.
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