Police Officer (Lateral/TCOLE Certified)

Dickinson, TX
Dickinson Police Department

Salary: $64,735.72 – $90,302.14 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic and ordinance violations and hazard to life or property.
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses and other individuals to establish a network of information to determine the validity of a complaint.
  • Detects violations, makes violator contacts, issues citations or warnings and places violators in custody, as appropriate.
  • Responds to calls for service, analyzing criminal, emergency and law violators to determine the best method of handling.
  • Determines sufficiency of evidence to justify a search and/or arrest.
  • Handles suspects, law violators and prisoners according to departmental policies and procedures and uses effective law enforcement techniques.
  • Conducts preliminary accident and offense investigations and writes required reports.
  • Conducts routine checks of prisoners confined in the City Jail.
  • Coordinates calls for service with fire, street and animal control personnel, as needed.
  • Participates in community oriented programs.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required with 60 college hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Must be a basic TCLEOSE certified Peace officer in good standing.
  • A minimum of 2 years qualified street experience is preferred.
  • Valid state driver’s license required.
  • Be a US Citizen
  • Have a High School diploma or GED
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Honorable Discharge from the US Military (if applicable)
  • Have no convictions for any level offense involving Family Violence
  • Have no Class B Misdemeanor Offense convictions within the last 10 years
  • Have no Class A Misdemeanor Offense or above conviction in applicant’s lifetime
  • Not prohibited by State or Federal Law from operating a Motor Vehicle
  • Not prohibited by State or Federal Law from possessing firearms or ammunition