Police Detective

Salary: $33.03/hourly

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Criminal Investigations (CI) Sergeant, CI Lieutenant, and/or the Chief of Police, is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties; and conducting criminal investigations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to safely perform all essential duties and responsibilities as required for Police Officer and all subordinate ranks.
• Performs complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and crime scenes either independently or as a member of a team.
• Gathers evidence and maintains case files.
• Documents investigative activity and evidence gathered in a records management software system.
• Prepares case files, reports, and evidence for submittal to the Bastrop County District Attorney’s office or City Attorney.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, arrested persons, complainants and informants; takes depositions and/or statements.
• Writes arrest and search warrants.
• Conducts searches and collects physical evidence.
• Patrols an assigned area to ensure compliance with the law and to investigate suspicious activities, individuals, and/or conditions.
• Apprehends, interrogates, and makes arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinance.
• Responds to calls for assistance and provides necessary police protection.
• Issues traffic citations or warnings; investigates traffic accidents; and directs traffic.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City’s attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Policies Manual.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Two (2) years with the department prior to the date of the written exam, or three (3) years prior full-time police officer experience with a progressive background.
• Ability to participate in on-going training as needed.
• Additional requirements, such as required training courses, and pre- or post-promotional educational requirements may be found in the Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143; the Texas Administrative Code, specifically those code provisions authored by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; the Local Civil Service Commission Rules, and any applicable labor agreement.
• Required to complete all Incident Command Trainings.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours as required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment.