POLICE OFFICER
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
City/State: HAWKINS TEXAS
Type: CITY
Relocation:
Contact Name: MANDY THOMAS- CITY SECRETARY
Contact Email: mandy@hawkinstx.org
Date Posted: 02/19/2025

The Hawkins Police Department is currently accepting applications for Certified Police Officers.

Establish and maintain effective public relations between the Police Department and the community

Follow proper procedures set forth by the Department regarding police investigations, reports, evidence handling , and other police processes.

Preserve order, protect life and property, enforce laws and municipal ordinances, investigate and prevent crime.

Obey departmental rules, regulations, policies , and propcedures, and maintain al departmental records, books, files , property, evidence and equipment.

Function within the chain of command with clearly defined communications channels.

Be able to provide credible testimonty in a court of of law 

Support and uphold the city's community policing philosophy

Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork


Must be TCOLE certified 

Be a United States Citizen

High School Diploma or GED 

Valid texa Driver's License

Be at least 21 years of age

Not convicted of a felony offense 

Not have been convicted of any offense involving family violence

Vacation Provided 

Sick Leave Provided 

TMRS Retirement 

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

Certification pay 

Longevity Pay 

Uniforms