Police Officer
Salary: $63,090.30 Annually.
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of law enforcement functions on behalf of the City’s Police Department; patrols assigned areas of the City; detects and deters criminal activity; participates in criminal investigations; conducts traffic enforcement duties; provides information and assistance to the public; prepares law enforcement records and documentation; and performs other related duties as assigned. May be assigned to a specialized function or area of responsibility.
Essential Functions:
- Provides for the protection of life and property within the community and the enforcement of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
- Conducts a variety of law enforcement duties including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and/or special details.
- Patrols assigned areas of the City including residential, commercial, and industrial areas; conducts security checks of homes and businesses.
- Detects and deters criminal activity within the community including but not limited to burglary, theft, robbery, and narcotic trafficking; conducts surveillance/undercover work as assigned.
- Participates in criminal investigations; processes crime scenes; documents, collects, and preserves evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; interrogates suspects.
- Responds to calls for police service involving criminal activity, accidents, or other incidents; assists the Fire Department, EMS, and outside agencies in response efforts.
- Performs traffic enforcement duties; identifies moving violations, initiates traffic stops, and issues citations accordingly; investigates DWI’s and traffic accidents; directs traffic.
- Apprehends and/or arrests offenders; transports individuals to jail facilities; books prisoners. Interacts with and provides assistance to citizens and the general public; responds to inquiries regarding a variety of law enforcement matters.
- Prepares and maintains various types of law enforcement documentation including but not limited to offense reports, arrest documents, and probable cause sheets.
- Cleans and maintains assigned law enforcement vehicles and equipment.
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- No experience is required as this is an entry-level position.
- Two years of experience may be required before assignment to specialized function or area of responsibility.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Preferred Requirements:
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish.