Police Officer

Essential Functions:

• Patrolling assigned area, beat, or district on foot or in a car to deter and or detect criminal activities. This includes businesses and residential areas.
• Answering calls for police service and aid the general public as needed or requested.
• Investigating and reporting offenses, suspicious actions or persons, motor vehicle crashes, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic light malfunctions, or other hazardous conditions.
• Completing geographic and beat maintenance assignments as directed or required.
• Interviewing suspects, witnesses, and persons arrested.
• Preventing the commission of unlawful acts; apprehending criminals or other persons menacing the general public; serving warrants, subpoenas, and other writs.
• Attending and or working during community or city sponsored events.
• Attending training programs as required.
• Enforcing traffic and safety regulations for pedestrians and motor vehicles.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must be a US citizen as evidenced by birth certificate, passport or legal immigration documentation.
• Must have an acceptable criminal history in accordance with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) standards and regulations.
• Must not be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle and possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
• If applicable, provide an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the U.S. as evidenced by the appropriate DD-214 or applicable documentation.
• Must pass a polygraph exam, in depth background investigation, a physical exam / drug screening, and psychological assessment prior to hiring.
• Must not be otherwise ineligible by an automatic disqualifier.