Police Officer

Balcones Heights, TX
Balcones Heights Police Department

Position Summary:

The Officer serves as a renderer of basic community police services to include the reduction of crime through a timely response to citizen’s requests for service and the effective and efficient enforcement of federal, state, and local laws as well as municipal ordinances.

Essential Functions:

  • Reports to work on time with all necessary duty gear.
  • Supports departmental goals and objectives through pro-active community policing.
  • Responds to all citizen requests for services.
  • Initiates lawful arrests for violations of state and federal laws, as well as municipal ordinances, and maintains custody of arrested persons until incarcerated.
  • Patrols and reduces the fear of crime through visibility in the community, identifying and handling problems encountered through on-site activities.
  • Engages in traffic enforcement activities through the use of written and verbal warnings, Citations, or Summons, and handles the investigation of traffic accidents, and direction of traffic under emergency situations.
  • Investigates suspicious persons, vehicles, and circumstances.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations of assigned calls and prepares written reports by end of shift, unless otherwise approved by the on-duty supervisor.
  • Testifies in court when necessary.
  • Initiates and maintains positive contacts to enhance Department’s image.
  • Provides general information to citizens upon request.
  • Utilizes problem-solving techniques to assist the community and citizens.
  • Performs other assignments and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a high school diploma/GED and at least one of the following qualifications: Active Texas Peace officer license, with less than one (1) year break in service prior to applying for employment; or o Successful completion of the Basic Peace Officer course and is eligible for licensing at the time of application.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
  • Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions specifically: Bad conduct, Dishonorable; or Any other characterizations of service indicating definite integrity and character issues.
  • Must not have been convicted or ever have been on court ordered community supervision, probation, or deferred adjudication for any criminal offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years from the date of court order.
  • Must meet the minimum standard for licensing of a peace officer pursuant to the provisions of Texas occupations code, chapter 1701, and the rules of the Texas commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
  • Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and is not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.
  • Provided proof of liability insurance.