Police Officer

Position Summary:

Assigned to varying assignments within the department. Shall enforce laws of the United States, the State of Texas, and ordinances of the City of Giddings as well as preserve the public peace.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for the appropriate enforcement of laws and ordinances, preservation of life, and preservation of public peace.
2. Investigates crimes.
3. Protects lives, property, and individual rights.
4. Provides general police service to the public where appropriate.
5. Prevents and detects crimes.
6. Apprehends offenders.
7. Exercises authority within the guidelines of his authority.
8. Coordinates and directs work efforts with the departmental goals and objectives in mind.
9. Responds to all assignments in an expeditious manner within departmental policy.
10. Completes accurate details of reports, incidents, arrests, accidents, and all other calls related to his duty.
11. Accurately records all evidence and property coming into his custody and fills out chain of custody paperwork accordingly.
12. Conducts himself in a manner consistent with high ethical standards.
13. Performs other related police duties as assigned by proper authority.
14. Subject to on-call status after normal working hours for assistance with calls and should have a response time of no more than 30 minutes.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid TCOLE License.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with acceptable record.