Police Officer
Salary: $41,138.24/Yr. (17.98/Hr.)
Open until filled
Position Summary:
Perform wide range of general law enforcement in a variety of specific assignments
with the Police Department.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol assigned areas to protect life and property;
- Prevent and detect crime;
- Make arrests, collect evidence, prepare prosecution reports and testify in court;
- Exercise a wide range of discretion in enforcement alternatives;
- Enforce traffic laws;
- Conduct preliminary and follow-up police investigations;
- Parking ordinance and regulatory laws;
- Maintain surveillance and develop information on criminal suspects;
- Perform security checks of business establishments, private residences and routinely check
known police hazard locations; - Administer emergency first aid when necessary;
- Conduct crime scene searches;
- Seize and impound contraband and found property;
- Control traffic at accident scenes, at large public gatherings, fires, etc.;
- Investigate motor vehicle accidents;
- Perform a wide range of other law enforcement activities and other duties as directed.
Requirements:
- Must meet all standards for appointment and training as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Chapter 1701 Occupations Code;
- Within six (6) months of twenty first (21st) birthday;
- Must possess a valid driver’s license;
- Based upon successful completion of all entrance exams (written, timed physical agility,
firearms qualification, oral, physical examination, drug screen, and psychological),
personal history and background investigation; - Must have the ability to read, write, understand, and speak the English language fluently;
- Appointment is subject to successful completion of twelve (12) month probationary period.