UTMB Test For New Police Officers Set for May 10, 2008 in Galveston
Police Officer and cadet testing will be administered on May 10, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. in room 1.114 Administration Building, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) 301 University Blvd. Galveston. Texas 77555-0101
Any questions, please contact Lt. Donald Washington at (409) 772-1503
LATERAL- POLICE OFFICER II: Applicants must possess a current Peace Officer License issued by TCLEOSE, less than a 2 year break in service as a commissioned Police Officer, and have at least 2 years of service as a Police Officer in the State of Texas. If hired, must complete a short course of instruction on campus law enforcement. Position is security sensitive and selected candidates must successfully pass a written examination, thorough background investigation, and a physical fitness test.
POLICE CADETS: Applicants must attend and complete a 23-week training program at The University of Texas System Police Academy in Austin, TX (lodging and meals provided for by UTMB) beginning July 14, 2008. Upon successful completion of training you will be commissioned as Police Officers and placed in the Field Training Program at UTMB-Galveston campus. Interested applicants must reach his/her 21st birthday, but not 45th birthday on date of commissioning, and HS diploma/GED plus a minimum of 60 semester college hours is required. In lieu of 60 college hours, 30 semester college hours plus 2 years active military service with honorable discharge will be accepted. Must have a valid driver's license. Essential duties of the position require strength and ability to subdue and restrain persons, including proper use of restraining devices; hand/arm/upper body strength and the ability to safely operate a handgun and/or shoulder weapon with either hand; ability and endurance to pursue violators on foot; ability to scale barriers or obstructions while in foot pursuit of violators, running up and down flights of stairs; ability to safely operate automobiles while utilizing police radio and emergency equipment, and must be able to clearly receive and transmit instructions over police radio. Position is security sensitive and selected candidates must successfully pass a written examination, a thorough background Investigation, and a physical fitness test. Must obtain a Physician's Statement of Release prior to testing.
Starting salaries: Cadet - $36,495
Police Officer I (graduation from academy) - $39,636
Police Officer II (1 year from grad; requires Basic Cert.) - $46,128
Police Officer II (2 - 4 years exp.) - $49,735
Police Officer II (5 - 7 years exp.) - $53,894
Police Officer II (8 - 10 years exp.) - $55,241
Police Officer II (11 + years exp.) - $56,620
Incentive Pay: TCLE Intermediate $50/mo., Advanced $100/mo., Masters $135/mo.
Assoc. degree $35/mo., Bach degree $65/mo.
Test Date May 10, 2008
