Police Officer
Salary: $59,295.60.
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2024.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, employee performs crime prevention and law enforcement responsibilities on an assigned shift in patrol, preliminary investigation, follow-up or specialized investigations, and traffic-related duties; performs related work as required.
Essential Functions:
- Prevent crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; mediate disputes; patrol assigned area; respond to calls for service; conduct searches; observe suspicious activities; detain suspects.
- Apprehend suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observe violations; make arrests.
- Conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects.
- Document observations and actions by radioing information; complete reports.
- Report observations and actions by testifying in court.
- Fulfill court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
- Maintain safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforce laws and ordinances; investigate accidents; provide escort; report unsafe streets and facilities.
- Minimize personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radio for medical assistance.
- Maintain operations by following department policies and procedures; recommend changes.
- Ensure operation of equipment by practicing use; complete preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; notify supervisor of needed repairs; evaluate new equipment and techniques.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attend educational workshops; review professional publications; practice skills.
- Exhibit excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Practice sound customer service and public relations skills.
- Answer calls for service.
- Transport arrestees.
- Pro-active patrol of neighborhoods and businesses.
- Assist disabled persons.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- 21 years of age.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States (if applicable).
- Has never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order.
- Is not currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would be a bar to licensure.
- Has never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years.
- Has never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code.
- Is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
- Is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.
- Has not had a commission license denied by final order or revoked.
- Is not currently on suspension, or does not have a surrender of license currently in effect.
- Does not have a history of excessive traffic citations or motor vehicle accidents.
- Has not used marijuana within the last two (2) years.
- No felony level drug usage.
- Abuse and/or misuse of legally obtained prescription medication(s) will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be used to disqualify the applicant.