Police Officer. The purpose of this position is to fulfill the mission and specific purpose of this department through the prevention of crimes, traffic control, assist victims of violent crimes, apprehend criminals, and enforce state laws and local ordinances. Issues citations, participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations, makes arrests, and provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs to ensure the safety and security of City str... more details
POSITION SUMMARY
Police Officer
The purpose of this position is to fulfill the mission and specific purpose of this department through the prevention of crimes, traffic control, assist victims of violent crimes, apprehend criminals, and enforce state laws and local ordinances. Issues citations, participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations, makes arrests, and provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs to ensure the safety and security of City streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.
Entry Level Officer testing will be offered to candidates who meet minimum requirements.
Please complete your Personal History Statement below and bring it with you to the written assessment center on the testing date you select.
Click on the following link to access the Personal History Statement.
Personal History Statement
Base Salary is $70,227 to $95,715 per year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to 911 calls for service by acknowledging the dispatch; assessing the response priority; driving to the location; contacting victim, complainants, and witnesses; gathering information to determine if a crime has been committed; requesting additional resources if needed; arresting subjects if appropriate; and completing initial reports
Performs self-initiated patrol activities by actively looking for violations of state statutes, traffic laws, and City ordinances; enforcing traffic laws through traffic stops; contacting residents and business owners to identify quality of life issues; following up with citizens about prior complaints; conducting property checks; serving subpoenas and warrants; and making referrals to the appropriate City or County agency when appropriate
Conducts preliminary basic investigations by responding to incident locations; determining the type of incident; locating and identifying complainants, victims, and witnesses; identifying possible suspects; recording information; collecting and submitting evidence; completing the incident report; and obtaining warrants for suspects
Conducts traffic accident investigations by responding to the accident location; checking for injuries; clearing the roadway; interviewing involved parties and witnesses; completing reports; issuing traffic citations; following up with any injured parties at the medical facility; and securing the scene if required
Appears in Court by complying with scheduled court dates; answering subpoenas to appear on days other than regularly scheduled dates; reviewing reports and notes; testifying; discussing the case with the District Attorney and Defense Attorney as appropriate; and assisting in contacting witnesses and serving subpoenas
Serve as liaison and promotes good community relations public relations establishing and preserving good relationships with the public
Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills, including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension, and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and report for duty regularly and timely to attend/fulfill said shifts. Ability to report to shift assignment on short notice at any hour of the day or night
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibilities of the position
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Citizen of the United States
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older upon appointment
At least 12 hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average or higher OR
Twenty-four (24) months of active duty military service with an honorable discharge;
OR
Two (2) years of service as a sworn peace officer
Experience or training in personal computer use with Microsoft Office software
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Active Basic Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
Entry level written examination
Entry level physical agility test
Criminal background check including, but not limited to job history, education, criminal history, and driving record
No conviction, guilty plea, court-ordered community service or probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
During last ten (10) years, has not been convicted, plead guilty, been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military
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