Police Officer
Position Summary:
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Wharton Police Department.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol a designated area of the city to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check buildings for physical security.
- Collect, process, photograph and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood and related physical evidence.
- Respond to burglar alarms, general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile and accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
- Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warning and citations.
- Interview suspects, victims, and witnesses in the field; conduct and participate in the search for suspects.
- Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; maintain a daily log of all calls.
- Provide first aid to individuals in need of medical attention.
- Arrest and maintain custody of prisoners; book and transfer prisoners to jail.
- Serve warrants and assist in execution of police raids.
- Assist in bicycle registration; issue bicycle permits to citizens.
- Perform preliminary criminal investigations
- Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Requirements:
- No experience required. Previous law enforcement experience is preferred.
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and completion of basic police training.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certification issued by the State of Texas (TCOLE).