Patrol Officer

Salary: $27.68 hr

Position Summary:

Enforces laws protecting life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or peace disturbance, and arrests violators by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned area in patrol car to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
• Answers radio dispatch or citizens’ requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
• Familiarizes self with the assigned area and with persons residing in the area.
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments; quell disturbances.
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Performs first aid and assists victims of accidents.
• Investigate causes and results of accidents and unusual or suspicious conditions. Directs and controls traffic.
• Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations; serves warrants.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Conducts security checks on commercial buildings and residences.
• Arrest persons suspected of misdemeanors or felonies.
• Maintains vehicle and personal assigned equipment.
• Guards, transports, detainees
• Performs jail duty as assigned.
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
• Addresses and works with community groups to promote good public relations and inform citizens of police activities, crime prevention, and crime problems.
• Writes accurate, timely, detailed incidents, investigations, activities, and other reports.
• Testifies in court as needed to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
• Assist other agencies and departments as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned and required.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a certified police academy
• Prior experience and/or training is preferred but not required.
• Texas Class “C” Driver’s License in good standing
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education