Pasadena Police Department Recruiting For Police Academy Classes

PASADENA, TX -- Do you want to protect and serve your community?

The Pasadena Police Department is currently recruiting for a Basic Police Academy, looking for qualified applicants seeking employment with a progressive and innovative department.

In addition to the Patrol Division, the Pasadena Police Department has many challenging and diverse assignments that are available to officers.

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Upon the completion of two years in the patrol division, officers have the potential to be assigned to a specialized division.

Some of these divisions include: Person Crimes, Property Crimes, Juveniles, Narcotics, Crime Scene, Motorcycles, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, K-9, S.W.A.T., Community Services, Auto Crimes, Gangs, and Personnel and Training.

Benefits:

• Starting Salary - $55,681.00
• Take home car after two years of service
• TCOLE Certificate Pay
• Spanish compensation
• 15 Days Vacation per year - starting
• 15 Days Sick leave per year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Days Paid Military leave per year
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Job Requirements

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and less than 45 years of age.

At the time of application, applicants must either have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.

With a G.E.D., the applicant must have 12 college hours from an accredited college/university with at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Visual acuity must not exceed 20/100 in either eye, correctable to 20/20 with lenses.
Applicants must have normal color vision and depth perception consistent with the occupational demands of law enforcement.

Applicants must distinguish the full spectrum of color vision by passing a color vision test and will be required to submit to an eye examination by a doctor of ophthalmology or optometry.

For more information and a complete list of requirements: visit www.ppdcareer.com or apply online.

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