Certified Police Officer

Bridgeport, TX
Bridgeport Police Department

Salary: $62,000 annually.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the city by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, and protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols assigned area enforcing State and municipal laws and ordinances and responds to requests for assistance from the public and other law enforcement agencies.
  2. Follows the prescribed chain of command within the Department and follows instructions and guidance as ordered or recommended by the chain of command.
  3. Maintains constant radio contact with the communications center; responds to a variety of calls for public service; conducts preliminary investigations of crimes, accidents and disturbances; and apprehends arrests and books suspects.
  4. Logs and prepares reports of all calls answered, arrests made, investigations conducted and any unusual incidents observed; completes required reports in a manner set forth by Department policy and guidelines.
  5. Makes traffic stops and issues warnings and citations for violations; directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic in emergency or congested situations.
  6. Testifies in court regarding cases in which the officer has been involved.
  7. Performs the duties required of special assignments such as crime scene investigation, traffic investigation, investigative work, training, consulting, public relations, and crime prevention work.
  8. Renders first aid and assistance for medical emergencies when necessary.
  9. Works any shift or extra assignment that is assigned during any hour of the day as needed.
  10. Adheres to the Code of Conduct on duty and off, makes ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws, department policy and guidelines, and has the knowledge to notify a supervisor when situation demands such notification.
  11. Attends work regularly as scheduled, remaining alert at all times.
  12. Ability to work successfully under stress without all of the necessary tools, information or resources.

Requirements:

  • No prior experience is required.
  • Equivalent to a High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain immediately, an appropriate, valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must possess basic certification from TCOLE as a Peace Officer.