Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1
Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1 FEATURE STORIES • New Year Resolutions for 2022 • Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID • Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths • Feature Story: They Didn’t Make it • Special Memorial Insert - Officers we Lost in 2021 DEPARTMENTS • Publisher’s Thoughts • Editor’s Thoughts • Your Thoughts • News Around the US • War Stories • Aftermath • Open Road - NYPD Orders Mustang E’s • Healing Our Heroes • Daryl’s Deliberations • HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith • Light Bulb Award • Running 4 Heroes • Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle • Off Duty with Rusty Barron • Ads Back in the Day • Parting Shots • Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas • Back Page - Meet the Commish
Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1
FEATURE STORIES
• New Year Resolutions for 2022
• Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID
• Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths
• Feature Story: They Didn’t Make it
• Special Memorial Insert - Officers we Lost in 2021
DEPARTMENTS
• Publisher’s Thoughts
• Editor’s Thoughts
• Your Thoughts
• News Around the US
• War Stories
• Aftermath
• Open Road - NYPD Orders Mustang E’s
• Healing Our Heroes
• Daryl’s Deliberations
• HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith
• Light Bulb Award
• Running 4 Heroes
• Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle
• Off Duty with Rusty Barron
• Ads Back in the Day
• Parting Shots
• Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas
• Back Page - Meet the Commish
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The City of Victoria<br />
invites applications for the position of:<br />
Police Officer or Senior Police Officer<br />
Salary<br />
$48,045 - $68,500 Annually DOQ<br />
Location<br />
Victoria, TX<br />
Job Type<br />
Full-Time<br />
JOB SUMMARY<br />
The Victoria Police Department is hiring qualified police officer candidates to join our<br />
team and to help enhance the livability of our community. VPD sets the bar for<br />
professionalism, innovation and a progressive approach to our policing strategies. Our<br />
workforce of more than 115 officers and 32 civilian support personnel are a dedicated,<br />
enthusiastic group of professionals who proudly serve over 65,000 Victoria residents.<br />
The Victoria Police Department offers a competitive salary and retirement structure,<br />
great health benefits, and many other incentives such as paid time off and departmentissued<br />
uniforms and equipment.<br />
Officers have lateral and promotional opportunities. Regardless of the assignment, you<br />
will work in an environment that fosters leadership, teamwork and courteous service to<br />
our community.<br />
<strong>No</strong> prior law enforcement experience is required but must be certified as a TCOLE<br />
Peace Officer. Upon employment, you will participate in the City of Victoria Police<br />
Department Field Training Program. You will receive specialized training from some of<br />
the finest officers in law enforcement.<br />
Salary amount offered will depend on qualifications. Lateral pay scale recognized for<br />
Senior Police Officers. This is a non-exempt position.<br />
Applicants currently attending a TCOLE Academy are encouraged to apply.<br />
Employment eligibility will require successful completion of the Academy courses and<br />
certification as a TCOLE Peace Officer.<br />
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, visit<br />
www.victoriatx.gov<br />
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