Patrol Officer

Muenster, TX
Muenster Police Department

Position Summary:
Patrol Officer – Patrol the City’s Jurisdiction to protect all Citizens and Visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism. Enforcement of all laws including municipal ordinances, and state laws. The pay is based on experience, with TRMS retirement and insurance.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
  • Understand, interpret, apply, enforce, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Interpret and explain City law enforcement policies and procedures. Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations. Judge situations/people accurately.
  • Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.
  • Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.
  • Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.
  • Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.
  • Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
  • Control violent people and affect arrests.
  • Administer first aid.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
  • Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
  • Prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Work irregular and on-call hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards.
  • Meet and maintain the departmental firearms qualifications standards.
  • Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
  • Meet department’s psychological and background requirements.
  • When assigned to investigations, perform specialized investigative duties involving the interpretation,
    explanation, and application of laws and proper investigative techniques.
  • When assigned to investigations, gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence, drawing
    appropriate conclusions and making recommendations for the disposition of cases.
  • When assigned to investigations, secure information from witnesses, victims, and suspects.
  • Undertake and satisfactorily complete required and assigned in-service training programs.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to work NIGHTS & WEEKENDS.
  • Must be TCOLE certified, able to successfully pass a background investigation.
  • 2+ years experience preferred.