Entry Level Police Officer
Salary: $66,321 – $80,691 DOQ.
Open until filled
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform law enforcement and crime prevention services to the public, to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to participate in and provide support and assistance to special Department crime prevention and specialized law enforcement programs. Officers will be required to fulfill all duties of a Police Officer including making arrests, running, climbing, sitting and standing for long hours and writing legible and articulate reports.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols City in radio-equipped vehicle; answers calls for protection of life, property, and enforcement of City, County, and State laws.
- Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, deaths, and other criminal incidents.
- Checks buildings for physical security.
- Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
- Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations, and make arrests as necessary.
- Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
- Interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court. Searches, fingerprints, transports, and books prisoners.
- Prepares arrest reports, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
- Plans and executes crime prevention programs and presentations for local schools, churches, businesses, and community groups.
- Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems.
- Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age.
- Must hold a Basic Peace Officer’s.
- License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or be eligible to obtain.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
- DD214 for U.S. military service.
- Visual acuity in both eyes, correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision.
- Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
- Computer literate.
- Must meet all physical requirements.