Police Officer

Rockport, TX
Rockport Police Department

Salary: $25.04-$37.74 per hour

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
  • Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
  • Performs business and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gages and fences; reports unsecured property.
  • Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
  • Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
  • Maintains traffic control through observation and use of speed detection devices; tests and detains drivers suspected of DUI; issues traffic citations; participates in the department’s selective enforcement details.
  • Provides traffic direction as needed for parades, funerals, and sporting events.
  • Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
  • Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
  • Prepares criminal and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.
  • At times may perform duties as municipal court bailiff including court security, witness coordination, warrant and subpoena service, and other related duties at the direction of the municipal court judge.
  • Performs related duties.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Successful completion of a certified police academy. Prior experience and/or training of one to two years preferred but not required.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
  • Possession of a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age on date of employment.
  • Good character and reputation; and meets all TCOLE requirements for licensing regardless of license status.
  • If applicable, discharge from military service must be under honorable conditions.