Police Officer (Certified or Non-Certified)

Gainesville, TX
Gainesville Police Department

Salary: $62,628.80 – $131,747.20 Annually

Position Summary:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. This is a sworn position.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
  • Serve as a Marine Safety Enforcement Officer as assigned; patrol the designated area at Moss Lake to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes and enforce all laws and ordinances.
  • Answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies.
  • Respond to general public service calls including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents.
  • Collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.
  • Check buildings for physical security.
  • Serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities.
  • Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations; direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Conduct investigations of non-injury, serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct general traffic surveys.
  • Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white-collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.
  • Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.
  • Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes.
  • Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education and relative to crime and crime prevention.
  • May assist with a variety of special projects, as assigned, accident reconstruction, and water rescues.
  • May assist with the testing of weapons; may participate in reloading ammunition.
  • Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
  • Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Prepare and deliver a variety of presentations concerning law enforcement, crime, and crime prevention if assigned; serve as the liaison between the Police Department and the public concerning crime and its prevention if assigned.
  • Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
  • Serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
  • Assist with the conduct of community presentations and instruct assigned classes.
  • Maintain city facilities, vehicles and equipment as required.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • One year of law enforcement experience.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in police science, criminal justice administration or a related field.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Possession of, or in the process of obtaining, a valid Texas Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.