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Application Process, Requirements, and Disqualifiers for Police Officer and Cadet:

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Sworn In Job Openings

Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral)

$75,920 - $88,400 Annually
Law Enforcement

Closing 6/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

Applicants must currently be a certified out-of-state Police Officer.

Description
Under general supervision, performs varied law enforcement duties; enforces laws and regulations and apprehends criminals; provides information, advice and assistance to the public in their use of police and other City services; conducts crime investigations; and does related work as required. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.


Examples of Duties
-Patrol City in car, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, bicycle and any other means of transportation and on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of reported criminal activity, deaths, and vehicle traffic accidents.
-Respond to any emergency, utilizing exceptional physical abilities which include but are not limited to high speed driving, pursuing criminals while on foot, carrying injured persons, climbing fences and walls, overcoming physical resistance of uncooperative violent suspects, and directing traffic at emergency scenes, fires, and special events. Most of these requirements occur outside and may be in inclement weather.
-Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
-Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
-Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
-Serve warrants and subpoenas.
-While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
-Administer first aid in emergency situations.
-Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
-Work unsupervised as a solo unit in responding to emergencies.
-Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
-Perform specialized investigative or detective work as assigned by the Chief of Police.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
-High School Diploma or equivalent

One of the following:
- A minimum of 30 college credit hours from an accredited university.
-Two (2) years full-time employment law enforcement experience.
-Two (2) years of active-duty time in the U.S. Armed Forces.
-Two (2) years of full-time basic jailer experience.

Certificates and Licenses Required
-Possession of a Texas Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
-Must currently be a certified Police Officer out-of-state.

Civilian Job Openings

Victims Services Advocate

$54,412.80 - $68,016.00 Annually
Support Services

Closing: 06/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
Under general supervision, the Victim Services Advocate provides a variety of support services to victims of crime, law enforcement and the community. This is accomplished by providing crisis intervention; tracking and supporting victims throughout the legal process; advising victims of their rights; and coordinating application for compensation.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties
-Create professionally written communications and utilization of law enforcement database for investigative needs.
-Respond to requests for services by police department personnel and members of the community.
-Provide or arrange for transportation of victims for police related matters.
-Respond to telephone calls from victims, community members and other agencies.
-Develop and maintain relationships with service providers and coordinates services for victims and persons in need.
-Works cooperatively with the officers and detectives, while advocating for the rights of the victims of crime, as outlined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 56-Rights of Crime Victims.
-Assist with administration of the Victim Services Volunteer program including scheduling and monitoring the program in the absence of the coordinator.
-Develops and presents public information and educational programs for community groups, police department training and general education.
-Provide emotional and moral support to victims and relay pertinent information to detectives.
-Assist detectives with follow-up on victims.
-Provide care of minors or infants when in temporary custody.
-Answer questions about protective orders.
-Conduct follow up contact with victims of crime and provides referrals to other agencies.
-All other duties, as necessary for the good of the department and community.

Experience and Training
-Associates degree is required.
-Minimum one (1) year experience in victim services work or related social services field required. Two years of additional work experience directly related to the role may substitute for Associate’s degree. Additional education may substitute for work experience on a year-to-year basis.

Certificates and Licenses Required
-Current Texas Class C driver license or the ability to obtain prior to employment.
-Must be willing to work various shifts that include evenings, weekends and holidays, and be on a rotating on-call work schedule.

Public Safety Communications Officer (911 Dispatcher)

$46,238.40 - $57,782.40 Annually
Support Services

Closing 06/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
Under general supervision the Public Safety Communications Operator provides police, fire and animal control response to the public, as well as, non-emergency assistance to citizens as well as interdepartmental and outside agency members.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties
-Shift work in a 24-hour operation, to include working weekends, holidays and on-call; answers both administrative service telephone lines and 911 calls for emergency services; obtains information from callers regarding nature of incident, severity, location, descriptions of individuals; transfer calls to other agencies or departments when necessary; exhibit proper use of 911 system, including text-to-911 ; utilization of TTY and OMNIXX systems; exercises verbal skills to calm excited or abusive callers, obtains necessary information from callers, relays information to public safety personnel in written format. Listens to calling parties while typing information into dispatch system and listening for updates from other communication personnel.
-Utilizes knowledge of city ordinances, city services and departmental procedures to assist department personnel and citizens; utilize a multitude of databases, and files to obtain necessary information; create calls for service in a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for citizens, police, and fire personnel.
-Utilizes radio channels and CAD systems to coordinate the work of police and fire personnel, other agencies, on a constant basis and when managing crisis incidents; document events in a records management system; maintain professional radio, telephone and CAD etiquette; maintain awareness of all public safety and emergency units assigned and any resources requested; prioritize events and continually adjust based on incoming calls and changing factors; utilize local/regional mapping; maintain awareness of events handled by other 911 personnel; update incidents with information from callers, officers, and personnel.
-Maintains paperwork by processing warrants; enters criminal trespassing warrants, verify warrant entry paperwork free from error, file paper copies in filing cabinets, process rider forms; complete daily shift reports; attends daily shift briefing; maintains awareness of operation plans, enforcement programs and staffing levels.
-Assists persons using Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD).

Experience and Training
-High School Diploma or equivalent.
-One (1) year of experience as a 911 Call Taker/Emergency Services Dispatcher, preference if currently holding a Texas Public Safety Communications License OR Two (2) years general work experience.
-Preferred experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (i.e., high volume call center, in-depth problem solving, priority management.
-Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificates and Licenses Required
-Required to have or obtain TCIC Full Access certification within 6 months of hire.
-Must have completed Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Training upon hire.
-Required to complete 80 hours Basic Telecommunicator Course to obtain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License within one (1) year of employment.
-Required to obtain CPR certification required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License within one (1) year of employment.
-Ability to work shift work, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
-Maintains license & certifications; complete required training hours mandated by state and department; strict adherence to Federal, State and -Departmental regulations regarding Criminal Justice Information Systems.
-Valid Class C Texas driver's license, or ability to obtain license prior to employment preferred.
-Bilingual (Spanish, Hindi, Vietnamese) preferred.

The City of Round Rock provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce.




EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (RRPD Department Policy 2/1.31.00)

It is the policy of this Department not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, equal pay, genetic information, or any other manner that violates the law. No artificial barriers shall be intentionally or otherwise created to deny either qualified applicants for employment or current employees of the Department equal employment consideration. Violations of this policy shall be cause for disciplinary action.