Granite Shoals Law Enforcement Officers Association

01/10/2023

11/09/2022

We are seeking currently TCOLE-certified peace officers or those in a soon-to-be graduating BPOC academy. Inquire with Captain Decker via phone or email.

On behalf of the officers of the Granite Shoals Police Department, congratulations on your interest in joining our family! The Granite Shoals Police Department is comprised of 15 sworn officers and 2 civilian employees at full staffing. We provide law enforcement to residents of the city and those visiting the area as our community sits on the north shores of Lake LBJ. Those who are interested are encouraged to complete the city application found on the city’s website https://www.graniteshoals.org/cityservices/human-resources/job-application in addition to a TCOLE Personal History
Statement which can be emailed to the staff below.

Please direct any questions to the following:
Capt. Chris Decker 830-385-6929
[email protected]

The Granite Shoals Police Department selects only high-quality individuals to become Police Officers. By being selective, we continue to build a high-quality department for the citizens of Granite Shoals. We offer several things that you would not expect from a smaller agency. We have a firm belief in training and education and focus on letting officers do their job. The command staff and supervisors work to make officers as
efficient and comfortable as possible by offering things such as:
• Top-of-the-line Equipment & Technology
• City matching 2 to 1 retirement plan
• Take home patrol car
• Certification pay
• Beards and tattoos allowed

Department Overview
The Granite Shoals Police Department is made up of 15 sworn officers who are committed to community policing with a focus on keeping our residents safe. The core values of the department are Service, Accountability, Fairness, and Ethics.

Take Home Vehicle
After successfully completing field training, an officer is assigned a fully equipped police vehicle. All officers living within 30 miles of Granite Shoals city limits are authorized to take their police vehicle to their place of residence. (Subject to budget considerations
and Chief approval)

Equipment/Uniform
Officers are equipped with a full uniform including the choice of an external carrier vest, G***k 17 MOS, AR 15, Taser 7, AXON Body 3, and Fleet Cam for the new Ford SUV’s.

Police Officer Education and Certification Pay
Officers receive certificate pay.
Police officers will receive TCOLE certification pay at the following rates:
• Intermediate Peace Officer Certification: $50 per month. ($600.00 annually)
• Advanced Peace Officer Certification: $100 per month. ($1,200.00 annually)
• Master Peace Officer Certification: $200 per month. ($2,400.00 annually)

Retirement Plan
The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS). Participation is mandatory for employees. 7% of your gross pay will be deducted from each paycheck and deposited into your member/retirement account. The City will match your contribution 2:1 and vesting is at the completion of 5 years of service.
You will be eligible for retirement benefits at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service. To receive the City’s contribution, you must be eligible for retirement.

Holidays
The City observes thirteen paid holidays per year. Police officers receive an additional “Personal Holiday” each year.

Pay scale
Police Officer pay scale:
Minimum of $54,866.50 (does not include certificate pay) to a currently budgeted
Maximum of $61,259.64 (does not include certificate pay)
Age Requirements

At least 21 years of age to be appointed.

Education Requirements
Basic requirements as prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.

Residency
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be a permanent resident in the State of Texas prior to becoming appointed as an officer.

Physical Condition
Must be able to perform the duties as described in the job description, which can be obtained from the police department.

Licenses
Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
Must be currently licensed with TCOLE as a Peace Officer or be eligible for a license prior to being appointed.

10/08/2022

Trunk-or-Treat is coming to Granite Shoals!!!

Where? Quarry Park
Date? Saturday Oct 22nd
Time? 6pm - 8pm

If you want to bring your vehicle and decorate it to hand out candy to the Trick-or-Trunkers, you must be behind the barricades by 5:30pm.

07/22/2022

Get ready for SPLASH DAY at Quarry Park. Saturday, July 30th from 5pm to 8:30pm. FREE!!!! Bring the kids and bathing suits and enjoy water slides! Cool off from this brutal summer heat!

07/07/2022

https://www.dailytrib.com/2022/07/07/long-awaited-patrol-vehicles-arrive-at-granite-shoals-police-department/

These vehicles are a wonderful welcome, however, it's budget season again and we encourage you to speak your mind to your elected officials about the need for more. The Chief has identified four more vehicles that are falling apart or mechanically well beyond their service life that need to be replaced this year and is budgeting as such.

The members of the GSLEOA would love to have our residents let their support be known to the elected members of the council as the new budget comes together to allow for vehicle improvement, in addition, to benefit and pay increases to attempt to catch up with not only the market but inflation.

Four new vehicles were picked up by the Granite Shoals Police Department on July 5...

05/07/2022

TOMORROW!!!!!
May 7th is ELECTION DAY for the City Council and State Amendments. Voting is from 7AM to 7PM at the Granite Shoals Community Center located at 1208 N Phillips Ranch Road in Granite Shoals, TX 78654.

Don't forget that on May 24th there will be the Primary Runoff Elections.

04/30/2022

Resident and former Granite Shoals City Council Member Mark Morren will be hosting a public City Council Candidate Forum at the Granite Shoals Fire Rescue Station on FM 1431 on TUESDAY, May 3, 2022, at 6pm.

Mr. Morren advised all candidates are welcome and hopes for a successful forum where anyone that shows up in person may fill out an index card with a question will be able to have that question answered by the candidates.

This is NOT a City Sponsored event, however, is located in a public place. The City of Granite Shoals will be broadcasting via Facebook live on the City's page. No questions or comments will be able to be taken via Facebook. This service is being provided as the location is public and many have asked for the ability to view/listen if they cannot attend.

Mr. Morren encourages the public to attend in person to be able to hear the candidates answer their questions. There will be a box to drop questions in at the forum. The questions will be mixed up and then drawn out and each candidate will have an allotted time to respond to each question. Additionally, Mr. Morren advised each candidate will be able to have an allotted time at the end to speak on why each candidate may be the best choice for the council position.

Again, the City of Granite Shoals will be broadcasting this forum via the City's Facebook as a live event Tuesday, May 3rd, at 6pm. No questions or comments will be taken via the social media application unless it involves technical issues like sound or picture.

04/28/2022

EARLY VOTING:

Early Voting in person for the May 7, 2022 Election will run from Monday, April 25, 2022 to Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The Early Voting will be held in Granite Shoals at the Granite Shoals Community Center, 1208 N. Phillips Ranch RD, Granite Shoals, TX. No other activities will be held at the Community Center during the Early Voting period (AA class and Senior Citizens Wednesday lunch).

ELECTION DAY

On Election Day, the Community Center will be used as a Voting Center. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM.

04/25/2022

Early Voting in person for the May 7, 2022 Election will begin on Monday, April 25, 2022 to Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The Early Voting will be held in Granite Shoals at the Granite Shoals Community Center at 1208 N. Phillips Ranch RD, Granite Shoals, TX.

04/21/2022

Representatives from the GSLEOA are present at the candidates forum at the Granite Shoals Fire Rescue station. Please listen online or on the radio at KBEY FM. Wish there were more citizens in attendance live. Your vote counts in this upcoming City Council elections on Saturday May 7th and early voting starts Monday! Glad to see City Manager and Assistant City Manager present along with Council Member Ortis to listen to the forum. Sadly the mayor is not in attendance.

04/21/2022

It’s almost time!!! The Granite Shoals City Council Candidate Forum stage is set at the Granite Shoals Fire Rescue station on FM1431. The event starts at 6pm and runs until 8pm. KBEY will be moderating the forum. There are three (3) contested council seats for the upcoming May 7th election. Tune into KBEY FM at 103.7FM or on KBEYFM.com to listen if you can’t attend.

04/21/2022

Citizens of Granite Shoals, there is one and only candidate forum prior to the City elections and it's TONIGHT at the Granite Shoals Fire Rescue station on FM 1431 from 6pm to 8pm. Come in person or listen on KBEY 103.9 FM or listen on the internet via KBEYFM.com.

There are three City Council positions up for election this May 7th. Come out to see what the candidates have to say.

There have been interesting comments on social media but no substantive conversations posted (that we've seen) about how to keep city staff (the ones on the ground doing the work). There have been plenty of posts about NO NEW TAXES. Sounds great. But until there is a stream of significant SALES TAX coming into the City, property tax and water is what this town is based on. We look forward to hearing substantive plans from candidates on their ideas to work through the issues facing the City.

City benefits and compensation are real issues for City staff on the ground doing the job every day; Police, Fire, Streets, and Utility.

The GSLEOA members looking forward to hearing what the candidates have to say about keeping pay competitive with surrounding communities, adding dependant health care coverage, and increasing retirement for those of us who not only work here but for future hires in an ever-increasingly small applicant pool for ALL City departments.

Specifically, we'd like to know what the candidate's position on the Granite Shoals Police Department building that was built in the 1970's, was never intended to be a police station and is now woefully aged and too small for the staff that has grown over the decades.

The GSLEOA has not chosen to endorse any candidate so far this year. Over the years the City Councils, Mayors, and City Managers have worked hard to keep the GSPD funded and able to complete the mission asked by the citizens of this great community. We don't like the idea of having to politicize ourselves however, talking points mean nothing without actual hard ideas with measurable timelines and goals.

The most control anyone has in politics over their lives is in local elections. Early voting starts Monday the 25th and Election Day is SATURDAY MAY 7th. No matter what your opinion, go vote. Make sure your voice is heard. It's what our Country was founded upon.