Police Officer

Salary: $70,000.00 – $108,593.00

Position Summary:

Performs law enforcement and general police services for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Essential Functions:

• Responds to calls for police service within DART jurisdiction to include, but not limited to:
• Investigating crimes, accidents and incidents; Arresting suspects and violators; Settling disputes; Directing traffic; Assisting the public; Detaining individuals; Issuing citations, and other patrol activities.
• Interfaces with local police departments located within DARTs service area.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Conducts security surveys
• Develops crime prevention approaches/measures.
• Performs special assignments.
• Prepares a variety of reports for management review such as investigation results, activities, status reports, etc.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or G.E.D. plus twelve (12) hours college credit from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of Basic Peace Officer training requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a prerequisite for licensing to practice law enforcement in the State of Texas, carry a service pistol or revolver, and perform law enforcement duties as required.
• Written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels, both inside and outside of DART.
• Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex problems.
• Proficient using PC and various software applications.
• Valid Texas Drivers License or possess a comparable drivers license from another state of the United States. No Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last ten (10) years; not more than one (1) on driving record. No more than three (3) moving violation convictions within last 36 months.
• Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to section, division, department, and DART in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
• Must be able to: continuously work outdoors in all kinds of weather; drive or sit in a patrol car for prolonged periods of time while remaining alert; ride on a train or bus for prolonged periods of time while remaining alert; understand verbal communication over the radio with background noise; and read and write under low light conditions.
• Must be able to: be physically active for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, and run on all types of surfaces, including uneven surfaces; run after fleeing suspects, to include surmounting various physical barriers, fences, and walls; climb up and down stairs; bend and twist; reach at waist and chest levels, at times reaching behind while in a seated position; kneel and squat; jump without steps onto or from uneven surfaces; carry injured persons; lift, push, and pull up to an estimated 50lbs of force; restrain persons to prevent escape; use hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling, to include holding firearm, baton, or pepperspray can in a steady and stable, outstretched position; effectively utilize police equipment such as, but not limited to, firearms, handcuffs, batons, pepperspray cans, police radio, keys, and self-contained breathing apparatus; expose hands to vibration; and continuously carry/wear heavy police equipment and bulletproof vest.
• Pass a physical agility test.
• Pass physical (medical) examination which includes a drug screen.
• Incumbents are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continual employment.
• Must have vision of no less than 20/40 in each eye (with any corrective lenses) for effective visual surveillance and correct identification of surrounding environment. Candidates must not have moderate or strong impairment of depth or color perception.
• Successful completion of selection process including but not limited to physical agility test, entrance exam, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, background investigation, and criminal history check.
• Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and weekends.