Police Officer

Salary: $23.00/hour

Essential Functions:

• Being familiar with Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Transportation Code and Texas Family Code.
• Responding to calls for service from the community.
• Conducting preliminary investigations at crime scenes.
• Documenting incidents in police reports and gathering evidence.
• Searching, pursuing and detaining subjects.
• Enforcing traffic laws. Making arrests.
• And working well with other WPD staff, as well as other local, state, and federal entities.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Have a valid TX drivers license.
• Be of good moral character, with no criminal history.
• Applicant must hold a basic TCOLE certification or higher.
• Experience is preferred.