Police Officer

Hallettsville, TX
Hallettsville Police Department

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Police Officer provides outstanding police services to maintain a safe environment that contributes to the quality of life of citizens. Responds to emergency calls for service, prevents and suppresses crimes, and enforces criminal laws, traffic laws, local ordinances, animal control and makes arrests as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

  • Speak, write, and read reports and comprehend other documents.
  • Patrols in assigned vehicle maintaining constant vigilance for criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic violations, and hazards to life or property; takes appropriate action to include making arrests and issuing citations, as required.
  • Addresses and interacts with suspects, law violators, and prisoners in accordance with department policies and procedures and appropriate law enforcement techniques.
  • Interviews persons making complaints to learn details such as time of day offense occurred, circumstances surrounding discovery of the crime, descriptions of suspects, property, and other relevant information.
  • Analyzes criminal, emergency, and law violation situations to determine best method of handling each incident.
  • Checks drivers, passengers, and pedestrians involved in a traffic crash for injuries; provides first aid to the extent possible and necessary until ambulance arrives.
  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of the departments Mission Statement and applies it during execution of daily duties.
  • Gathers information useful to fulfilling responsibilities by reviewing such items as daily bulletins and offense reports, talking with other Officers, and checking email.
  • Completes reports and forms in a timely manner as required by the Department and in compliance with proper legal procedures.
  • Testifies in court, presenting all relevant information in an objective manner; prepares for hearings and court appearances by reviewing reports, records, and other relevant information.
  • Conducts patrol of the entire city to also include animal control enforcement and local city ordinance enforcement.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
  • Work rotating shifts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Police Academy training.
  • Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
  • 2 years police experience with preferred two-year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience up to and/or including military experience.