Patrol Officer

Freeport, TX
Freeport Police Department

Position Summary:

Enforce laws; preserve peace; protect life and property; investigate crime; apprehend lawbreakers; and provide community service.

Essential Functions:

  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act of statute violations were involved.
  • Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  • Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Patrol specific areas; respond promptly to calls for assistance.
  • Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • Photograph crime scenes or accidents scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
  • Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
  • Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
  • Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
  • Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
  • Provide road information to assist motorists
  • Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
  • Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
  • Does related work as directed.
  • Conforms to the oral and written policies of the Freeport Police Department.

Requirements:

  • Complete at least a high school diploma or GED.
  • 21 years of age minimum age requirement.
  • Pass a physical exam, drug test and background check; licensed by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education; and pass a physical agility test.
  • Ability to communicate well with general public, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and TCLEOSE licensed.
  • Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.