Top 35 Police officer Jobs in Kennedale Tx

Police Officer
City of Kennedale —Kennedale, TX
- $70,096 - $85,446 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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2d
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Euless —Euless, TX
- $78,181 - $103,983 a year
- Entry level
POLICE OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL TESTING
North Richland Hills City Hall —North Richland Hills, TX
- $72,743 - $103,536 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer
City of Everman —Everman, TX
- $61,800 - $84,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER
North Richland Hills City Hall —North Richland Hills, TX
- $40.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer - PT (19 hours or less per week)
City of Grapevine, TX —Grapevine, TX
- $50.65 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
10h
BOOKING TECHNICIAN, Sheriff's Office
Tarrant County, TX —Tarrant County, TX
- Overtime
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
2d
Police Officer Test Registration 2026 A
City of Irving Texas —Irving, TX
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Residential
- Health insurance
Police Officer
City of Benbrook TX —Benbrook, TX
- $76,765.65 - $93,309.13 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
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Reserve Police Officer
City of Everman —Everman, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
Police Officer (TCOLE Certified - Entrance Exam Exempt)
City of Burleson, TX —Burleson, TX
- $78,300 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Relocation assistance
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Police Officer
City of Grand Prairie —Grand Prairie, TX
- $90,000 - $111,255 a year
- Email
- Bilingual
- High school
- Military
- Opportunities for advancement
Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Burleson, TX —Burleson, TX
- $80,649.00 - $90,771.16 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Relocation assistance
Quick Apply
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
North Richland Hills City Hall —North Richland Hills, TX
- $72,743 - $103,536 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2026-27 Secretary, Chief of Police
Crowley ISD —Fort Worth, TX
- $40,065 a year
- School experience
- Word processing
- Basic math
Police Officer
JPS Health Network —Fort Worth, TX
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
Certified Police Officer
City Of Keller —Keller, TX
- $36.67 - $43.82 an hour
- Overtime
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
2d
Police Recruit
City of White Settlement —White Settlement, TX
- $59,889.44 - $65,879.84 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
12d
Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Midlothian —Midlothian, TX
- $76,434.67 - $100,582.81 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Police Recruit
DFW International Airport —Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Psychology

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Police Officer

City of Kennedale
Kennedale, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,096 - $85,446 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Passenger vehicle
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
Incident report writing
Criminal investigation
Local ordinances
Associate's degree
Physical security incident reporting

Full Job Description

The City of Kennedale, Texas (pop. 10,233) is seeking applications for a Police Officer. Kennedale is located just southeast of Fort Worth. We are a family-oriented community providing a refuge from the hectic pace of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Open spaces, green belts, and trails enhance our serenity, quality of life, and community. With easy access from I-20 and 287, Kennedale is economically prosperous, business-friendly, and conveniently located, providing opportunities to shop, work, and play.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Perform traffic control duties.
Patrol assigned area, beat, or district on foot or in a car to deter and or detect criminal activities. This includes businesses and residential areas.
Answer calls for police service and aid the general public as needed or requested.
Investigate and report offenses, suspicious actions or persons, motor vehicle crashes, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic light malfunctions, or other hazardous conditions.
Prevent the commission of unlawful acts; apprehending criminals or other persons menacing the general public; serving warrants, subpoenas, and other writs.
Attend and/or work during community or city sponsored events.
Enforce traffic and safety regulations for pedestrians and motor vehicles.
Respond to and investigate dynamic and fluid crime scenes and or motor vehicle crashes while keeping bystanders and witnesses out of danger.
Effect legal arrests with probable cause.
Enforce City, State and Federal laws.
Must be able to work any shift including days, evenings and deep nights. (shifts are typically twelve (12) hours with actual hours established by operational necessity). Must be able to work all days of the week and holidays.
Must be able to work past normal assigned shift when requested.
Will be subject to call-back when needed
Performing other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Successful completion of an accredited and or recognized police academy; OR
Willingness to attend employer sponsored police academy.
The ability to read, comprehend and follow the City of Kennedale Police Department’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
Knowledge of modern policing principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable state laws and city ordinances.
The ability to detect violations of state laws and city ordinances.
The ability to recall the geography of the City as needed during the performance of duties.
The ability to deal courteously, and at times firmly, with the general public, in a professional manner
The ability to give verbal commands in a clear and controlled manner to the public or with fellow employees.
The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions from peers and supervisors.
The ability to complete accurate verbal and or written reports of incidents and violations of the law.
The ability and willingness to learn new policing tactics or techniques which may include the use of innovative equipment and specialized skill training.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous police officer experience.
An Associate (AA) or Bachelor(BA) degree in a related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All employees of this classification are considered Certified Peace Officers in the State of Texas and are required to meet necessary performance standards which may require annual recertifications, departmental performance standards, and or completing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandated training. This may include required testing as part of department or state standards regarding physical agility, firearms handling and qualifications, vehicle operations, and or the satisfactory use of assigned equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensed TCOLE officer
Minimum age of 21.
Must be a US citizen as evidenced by birth certificate, passport or legal immigration documentation.
Must have an acceptable criminal history in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) standards and regulations.
Must not be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle and possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If applicable, provide an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the U.S. as evidenced by the appropriate DD-214 or applicable documentation.
Must pass a polygraph exam, in depth background investigation, a physical exam / drug screening, and psychological assessment prior to hiring.
Must not be otherwise ineligible by an automatic disqualifier.

HIRING PROCEDURES:

All applicants must pass each step in the hiring process in order to proceed to the next portion. The steps in the process are as follows:

Oral Review Board – Applicant will be assessed by a review board consisting of members of the police department. Applicant must receive approval of the board to pass to the next stage.
Polygraph examination
Background investigation
Psychological examination
Physical examination and drug screen

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES:

The City of Kennedale complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Kennedale offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Kennedale shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Kennedale provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Kennedale is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,096.00 - $85,446.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
457(b)
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you TCOLE certified?

Work Location: In person

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