Police Officer/Certified

New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels Police Department

Salary: $69,451.00 Annually

Closing Date: 1/17/2025

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, provides responsive and courteous police services in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, interventions, investigations and traffic regulation duties. The City of New Braunfels Department operates under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City of New Braunfels Firefighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • Preserves the peace of the community through mediation, investigation, intervention, documentation, and arrest; utilizes all lawful means to improve the quality of life by reducing the fear and incidence of crime, recognizing and resolving problems, and meeting the public safety needs for the City of New Braunfels (City).
  • Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Patrols the City to respond to citizens’ requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and assure public safety.
  • Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; provides scene security and protection for Fire and medical personnel.
  • Investigates crimes and accidents; secures and processes crime and accident scenes and identifies and collects evidence within scope of authority.
  • Arrests law violators; transports and processes suspects, victims and prisoners.
  • Completes detailed reports and required documentation; serves warrants and court documents.
  • Maintains vehicle and equipment in accordance with Department guidelines.
  • Represents the Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports and testifies in court cases.
  • Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, public organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
  • Presents education and information programs for community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels residents on law enforcement activities and referral resources.
  • Performs specialized functions in areas of expertise, including patrol and shift management, training, K-9, SWAT/SRT, and other special enforcement, intervention and investigative teams.
  • Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
  • Participates in and performs field training duties and assignments as required.
  • May be assigned to additional assignments or divisions as determined by Management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • The applicant must have a Peace Officer License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or provide proof of enrollment in a police academy at the time of application, with a TCOLE test date prior to the formal offer of employment. The applicant will be required to show proof of passing the TCOLE exam through a copy of the TCOLE letter that reflects the score/grade by the date of the formal offer of employment. Applicants who are certified by the test date will be given preference on the eligibility list, regardless of their position on the list.
  • Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (or mustbe able to obtain as required by Texas State law if current driver’s license is from another licensing state within the United States) ANDcannot be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle by any State or Federal law.
  • Must be able to work in uniform, with duty belt, issued weapons, and a bulletproof vest.
  • May be required to work immediately before, during or immediately after an emergency or disaster.
  • Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Police Department standards.
  • Must be able to work irregular hours that will include evenings, weekends, nights and holidays on any assigned shift.