Police Officer

Pflugerville, TX
Pflugerville Police Department

Salary: $72,142.00 – $83,632.00 Annually

Closing Date: 12/8/2024

Position Summary:
Protects the life, property, general safety, and welfare of the general public within appropriate jurisdiction by enforcing, City, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

Exercises significant levels of judgment, discretion, and initiative in performing duties. Applies technical and legal knowledge and expertise to solve complex problems; frequently interfaces with the general public, other department personnel and management, and state, federal, and local government representatives.
Essential Functions:

  • Patrol City streets to deter crime and assist citizens as needed; note suspicious persons, activities, or establishments; take action or report the situation.
  • Investigate criminal or suspicious activities; secure crime scenes; gather evidence; interview/interrogate witnesses/suspects; make arrests.
  • Prepare cases for court; appear in court to present evidence and serve as a witness.
  • Investigate and assist at accident scenes: administer first aid as required; call for necessary assistance; investigate the cause and results of accidents; recommend corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accidents.
  • Identify and correct or report public safety hazards.
  • Control traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations: direct and re-route traffic at fires and other disturbances; issue tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorize the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.
  • Perform animal control for City ordinance violations and wild animals in the absence of or in conjunction with the Animal Control Officer.
  • Provide information and direction to the public; provide the public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining roadside assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.
  • Provide support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officers or Police Dispatchers
  • Book, monitor, and control property ensure safety, and search and frisk inmates in the holding facility.
  • May help train and oversee the work of less experienced Patrol Officers.
  • Maintain patrol cars in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Conduct crime prevention inspections and surveys for residential areas or businesses.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
  • Completion of approved Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy.
  • Certified Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
  • Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
  • Be a certified Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. (TCOLE)
  • Have at least 4 years prior work experience with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency and must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or higher, through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Must not have had a break in service as a Police Officer of more than 180 days prior to the start of the background process.