Police Officer (TCOLE Licensed and Experience Required)

Katy, TX
Katy Police Department

Salary: $65,502-83,847 per year

Position Summary:

Maintains the peace and safety of citizens in all public, commercial, and residential areas by enforcing City ordinances, traffic laws and apprehending criminals.

Essential Functions:

  • Acts as a crime deterrent; patrols all businesses and residential neighborhoods looking for suspicious and criminal activities.
  • Prepares a variety of reports and records including but not limited to daily logs, investigation reports, field interrogation reports, accident reports, and arrest reports.
  • Responds to calls for service; investigates accident scenes, reports of criminal activities, civil and domestic disturbances, illegal drug activities, and missing persons; takes appropriate actions; investigates unsafe conditions in streets and other locations.
  • Conducts searches of vehicles, homes, businesses, and other areas for contraband and drugs; assists in serving warrants and subpoenas.
  • Performs traffic enforcement duties; enforces traffic laws and issues citations; makes arrests as appropriate.
  • Assists other officers with pat downs and searches of suspects during traffic stops and booking into jail.
  • Checks on the welfare of inmates; books and releases prisoners; files paperwork; testifies in court; logs inmate arraignments.
  • Provides assistance and information to citizens; performs escort services for emergency vehicles, funeral, and other situations as assigned.
  • Completes patrol vehicle maintenance; cleans and refuels car/motorcycle; inspects for necessary maintenance.
  • Maintains physical fitness level required to complete assigned duties.
  • This position is considered Critical Personnel during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and the continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position.
  • For purposes of business continuity, employees in this position are considered Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers, as defined by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
  • Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; AND the ability to successfully complete required training and obtain licensure; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer certification.
  • Valid State Class C driver’s license.