Police Officer (Warrant Officer/Bailiff)

Red Oak, TX
Red Oak City of Police Department

Salary: $71,674.08 – $87,202.98 Annually

Position Summary:

This position aims to perform law enforcement and crime prevention services to the public, control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and participate in and provide support and assistance to special Department crime prevention and specialized law enforcement programs. More specifically, a Police Warrant Officer/Bailiff performs responsible investigative work in the warrants detail within the Police Operations Division of the Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols City in radio-equipped vehicle; answers calls for protection of life, property, and enforcement of City, County, and State laws. Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, deaths, and other criminal incidents. Checks buildings for physical security.
  • Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws. Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary. Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Makes arrests as necessary. Interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court. Searches, fingerprints, transports, and books prisoners primarily related to outstanding warrants. Initiates phone calls and follow-ups on outstanding warrants to locate suspects.
  • Prepares arrest reports, activities performed reports, and unusual incidents observed reports.
  • Plans and executes crime prevention programs and presentations for local schools, churches, businesses, and community groups. Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age
  • Must hold a Basic Peace Officer’s License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) AND Lateral Entry applicants shall have no break in service from a comparable sized city/agency or larger and shall have two or more consecutive full-time years of experience at said agency to be eligible for the lateral entry hiring process. Lateral applicants that are currently under internal investigation with their employing agency will not be considered.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
  • For U.S. Military Service, must present DD214
  • Visual acuity in both eyes, correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision
  • Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
  • Computer literate
  • Must meet all physical requirements