Patrol Officer I

Position Summary:

Performs protective service work enforcing law, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Patrol Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

• Operates a patrol vehicle or walks on an assigned shift, to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Enforces all State and local laws pertaining to criminal, civil and traffic offenses and ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; helps investigate crimes and collect evidence; conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.
• Assists the public with services including education on crime prevention, provision of general information, assistance with auto or home lockouts, general complaints, stranded motorists and provides escort services for banks, funerals, and other business.
• Makes arrests, completes arrest records and testifies in court; writes clear, concise reports to ensure legal procedures are followed, court testimony is complete and accurate, and evidence is collected and maintained with exact details.
• Directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• Performs basic maintenance of all issued equipment.
• May be assigned specific collateral duties such as administrative, special response team, special operations, narcotics, investigations, animal control, etc.
• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment

Requirements:

• High School / GED
• Minimal Experience in law enforcement
• Must meet and maintain all department, State and Federal training and education requirements for position
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Texas
• Possession of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer’s License upon hire.