Police Officer

Windcrest, TX
Windcrest Police Department

Salary: $48,214.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned zone to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
  • Enforces traffic and parking laws.
  • Receives information on activity in an area and assists in plans to address problems.
  • Response to calls relayed by Communications Officers, including but not limited to domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties and others.
  • Gathers information/probable cause to secure either arrest or search warrants as needed.
  • Conducts preliminary investigation into traffic accidents and other incidents, including but not limited to interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
  • Apprehends arrest, and process offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses and serves warrants.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course, has passed TCOLE exam and possess a peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement.
  • Applicant must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or capable of readily obtaining one and be eligible to drive a City-owned motor vehicle.
  • Applicant must successfully pass a written, physical and oral interview testing administered by the department.
  • Applicant must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
  • Applicant must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.