Police Patrol Officer

Diboll, TX
Diboll Police Department

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.