{"id":159457,"date":"2023-08-30T10:25:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clutetexas.gov\/new\/?page_id=159457"},"modified":"2025-06-10T07:32:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:32:06","slug":"career-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clutetexas.gov\/new\/city-departments\/clute-police\/career-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"159457\" class=\"elementor elementor-159457\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-187f7488 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"187f7488\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ccd1ef\" data-id=\"3ccd1ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5de99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e5de99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 22.4px; font-style: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align); color: #2e2e2e;\">Join the Clute Police Department and contribute to the safety and well-being of our community!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><a title=\"City of Clute Employment Application\" href=\"https:\/\/clutetexas.gov\/new\/download\/67\/police\/160244\/city-of-clute-employment-application\">Application<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">PATROL OFFICER<\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-159543 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/clutetexas.gov\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"259\"><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Join the winning faces of a young Department that is progressive in an ever-changing environment.<\/p>\n<p>Clute Police Department is seeking a new generation of applicants for Patrol Officer.<\/p>\n<p>Entry level patrol officer is $26.43 \/ hour or $54,974 \/ year with a 3 % increase in 6 months after completion of the Field Training Program to $27.22 \/ hour or $56,623 \/ year.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced officer (Patrol II), with at least 3 years previous experience starts at $28.98 \/hour or $60,278 \/ year with 3 % increase 6 months after completion of the Field Training Program to $29.85 \/ hour or $62,086 \/ year.<\/p>\n<p>Certification pay is based on&nbsp;the&nbsp;level of certification and starts at $500.00 \/ year to $1,800 \/ year.<\/p>\n<p>All new uniforms, duty weapons, and leather gear is provided to all officers.&nbsp; We also offer paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, free&nbsp;health,&nbsp;and dental insurance for the employee and a TMRS retirement plan at a 2 to 1 match at 7%.<\/p>\n<p>Clute Police Department offers many training opportunities. It&nbsp;is a promise from Chief Fitch that all officers at Clute Police Department continue their education as he ensures they obtain&nbsp;an&nbsp;Intermediate TCOLE license.&nbsp;Chief Fitch is committed to providing only the best for the officers and citizens as we strive to become a \u201cPremier Department\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must be 21 years of age and be TCOLE certified or currently enrolled in a law enforcement academy. &nbsp;Applicants must possess a valid driver\u2019s license with a clean driving record.&nbsp; Must be able to work shift work, weekends, and holidays. &nbsp;A high school diploma or GED is required.&nbsp; Must pass extensive background investigation, written test, physical agility test, and oral review boards. &nbsp;Hiring process will include psychological testing, physical&nbsp;exam,&nbsp;and drug screen.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, Click on the \u201cApplication\u201d to below.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once completed you may deliver it to Sgt. Christopher DuBois by any of the following means.<\/p>\n<p>U.S Mail: Clute Police Department,&nbsp;104 E. Main St., Clute Texas 77531<\/p>\n<p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cdubois@clutepd.com\">cdubois@clutepd.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Testing will be scheduled on an individual basis once application is submitted.<\/p>\n<h3><br><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Join the Clute Police Department and contribute to the safety and well-being of our community! 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