Police Patrol Officer
Salary: $55,000.
Position Summary:
Patrols the city and responds to calls for police assistance.
Essential Functions:
- Performs routine police and traffic patrol;
- Performs various criminal investigations, including accidents, domestic violence, and narcotics issues;
- Assists in crime prevention and suspect apprehension;
- Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects;
- Serves warrants;
- Makes arrests on felonies, and other warrant charges;
- Transports prisoners to county jail;
- Responds to various alarms;
- Assists various city service agencies as needed, including fire department, EMS, human services, and child protective services;
- Prepares reports;
- Interacts with and serves as a public servant to the citizens of the community, including discussing community and safety regulations;
- Assists with and performs active follow-up on cases, including DWI, juveniles, drugs, accidents, and various other cases; and
- Provides court testimony as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Basic Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).
- 21 Years of Age or older.
- Valid Texas Drivers License.
Must Pass Oral Interview board. - Must Pass Firearm Qualifications Course with a Minimum of 80%.
- High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.