Police Patrol Officer

Brenham, TX
Brenham Police Department

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Position Summary:

Performs routine patrol duties, including responding to calls, enforcing traffic laws, communicating with citizens, arresting suspects, and preparing reports.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols city, including responding to service calls, enforcing state mandated laws and city ordinances, and issuing citations;
  • Performs traffic duties, including enforcing traffic laws, investigating accidents, and directing traffic;
  • Communicates with the public regarding service calls, complaints, and requests for information;
  • Makes arrests of suspects;
  • Prepares activity and arrest reports;
  • Testifies in court as needed;
  • Secures crime scenes and conducts crime scene investigations, including taking photographs and fingerprints; and
  • Participates in job-related training.

Requirements:

  • Be a certified Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Have at least 4 years prior work experience with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency and must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or higher, through TCOLE
  • Must not have had a break in service as a Police Officer of more than 180 days prior to start of the background process.
  • High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Basic certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and valid Texas driver’s license.