Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral Entry)

Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Police Department

Closing Date: July 25, 2026

Position Summary:

Patrols assigned areas, investigates traffic accidents, performs escort and guard duties, writes reports of activities, and responds to all calls for service.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs uniformed patrol functions, including traffic enforcement; answering calls for service; routine preventative patrol.
  • Patrols on foot and in vehicle.
  • Enforces traffic laws.
  • Directs traffic as assigned.
  • Documents work performed and completes all mandatory paperwork.
  • Investigates traffic accidents.
  • Investigates criminal offenses.
  • Serves subpoenas.
  • Check bars for liquor violations.
  • Transports suspects and prisoners.
  • Operates radio communication systems and mobile computers.
  • Interviews victims and witnesses and prepare written reports.
  • Gives first aid.
  • Performs surveillance.
  • Provides dignitary protection and security for City Council meetings and other special events as assigned.
  • Arrests suspects.
  • Searches persons, vehicles, and structures.
  • Collects and photographs evidence and maintains chain of custody through booking.
  • Collects fingerprints, shoe prints tire prints and the like.
  • Searches crime scenes.
  • Interrogates suspects.
  • Provides presentations, counseling and resource services to schools, camps and other organizations, as assigned.
  • Locates documents in filing system and computer system.
  • Maintains public relations.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Participates in training programs as required and assigned.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must have a current peace officers license.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED plus 12 hours of college credit.
  • Must have a current peace officers license.
  • Must be actively employed as a full-time police officer for a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency that handles a full array of police work such as responding to all types of calls for law enforcement services.
  • You must have reached your 21st birthday by hire date as a lateral entry officer.

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