Port Arthur Police Department in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, United States | Government

Welcome to the Port Arthur Police Department, Port Arthur TX, United States. If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, if you want to be a positive role model for your community, and if you want to make a real difference in people's lives ... then the Port Arthur Police Department is the place for you. The Port Arthur Police Department has an on-going need for Police officers who are committed to public service, professionalism, and peaceful neighborhoods. As a Police Officer for the City of Port Arthur you will be required to perform a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks, investigative work, special assignments, and technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.
Port Arthur Police Officers enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including educational incentive pay, bilingual pay, paid vacations, and paid sick leave. In addition, medical, dental, and retirement plans are available.
The Port Arthur Police Department believes in and practices Community Policing. We see it as an organization-wide philosophy, value system, and management approach that promotes community, Government, and policing partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, the fear of crime, and other community issues.
The Criminal Investigation Division at the Port Arthur Police Department, Port Arthur TX is responsible for the investigation of all crimes above Class B reported in the City of Port Arthur, including but not limited to: assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, child abuse / endangerment, missing persons and homicides. This Division also conducts burglary and theft investigations and major crime scene searches. In addition, the division prepares all cases for filing with the District Attorney's office and testifies in all areas of criminal prosecution.