Police Officer/Cadet

Salary: $63,623.04 – $76,916.32 Annually

Position Summary:

Uniformed patrol works in partnership with the community to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their property. Perform general patrol functions for the designated area for the purposes of deterrence and observation, maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Essential Functions:

• Observe patrol area for statutory violations, perform traffic enforcement to include issuing citations for violations, request warrant checks and license checks by communication personnel, detain suspicious persons for further investigation, serve arrest and search warrants, transport prisoners as needed, seize, test, weigh, and store evidence from investigations, and interview and interrogate witnesses.
• Answer and respond to citizen calls for service, including visiting with the complaining witnesses, performing investigations through observation, discussion with witnesses, or other techniques, taking reports, and signing complaints.
• Conduct security checks and respond to various residential and business alarms; assist the Fire-EMS department as necessary.
• Maintain and use assigned uniforms and equipment, including vehicles, handguns, and radar equipment, and report any maintenance issues as needed.
• Follow departmental and city safety guidelines, attend training as required and provided, and participate in emergency management activities in the event of an emergency.
• Prepare official reports.
• Appear and testify in court and coordinate with attorneys and other law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Available for special assignments as requested; may also serve in schools, CID, or other areas as needed.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all job functions of a police officer, including the physical requirements.
• Represent the department in a professional manner and provide a positive role model on and off duty.
• Promotes a positive image in performing community services (community meetings, problem-solving resources, etc.)
• Performs all assigned duties and tasks with the highest regard for highest quality customer service
• Conducts periodic reviews related to assigned areas of responsibility
• Performs periodic inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure that it is in good working order
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the section to which assigned
• Coordinates activities with peers, coworkers, and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation, adherence, and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, departmental, personnel, and safety policies, procedures, and laws
• Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the department, unit or section to which assigned
• Routinely performs inspections of operational functions to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides solutions
• Develops own knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Possession of or ability to obtain a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License – driving record must be in compliance with City policy
• This position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, special events, emergency situations, rotating shifts, and call-back duty.