Must have a current Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Five years’ experience performing work as an administrator in law enforcement agency

U.S. Citizen

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Not convicted of a felony offense

Not having been convicted of any offense involving family violence

Serves under the general administrative direction of the Mayor

The individual understands that position is that of a “Working Chief”

Individual who demonstrates the highest level of personal and professional ethics and behavior and leads by commitment, example and ethical standards, both on and off duty

Fiscally responsible manager who can balance the needs of the Department with limited financial resources of the community against other City Departments’ needs

Supervise Police Department employees

Authority to discipline officers for infractions of department and city policies, relieve an officer from duty with and without pay and benefits, and dismiss an officer subject to appeal to the City Council

Ensure all departmental personnel are current with all mandated and continuing education training

Update personnel on city policies by providing a copy of each to all personnel, both paid and unpaid

Have adequate knowledge of all criminal, traffic, local, and state laws

Enforce all city, local, state and traffic laws

Investigate all suspicious criminal activities within the City of Hawkins limits

Purchase, maintain, repair, or replace police department equipment

The Chief must scrupulously avoid personal involvement in political issues

Vacation (after 1 year of employment)

Sick leave

TMRS Retirement

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage – employer paid (employee only)

Salary Position ($55,000-$60,000 yearly)

Longevity Pay (after 1 year of employment)