Police Officer

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to prevent crime and enforce state and local laws. This is accomplished by performing patrol duties; responding to emergency calls and routine complaints; performing traffic enforcement; conducting traffic investigations; and performing related administrative duties. Other duties include testifying in court; and serving in plain clothes/undercover operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patrols assigned areas to maintain a visible police presence; searches for suspicious, hazardous, or criminal activity; conducts field interviews of suspected offenders; and makes arrests.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints by receiving and responding to dispatch calls, responding to crimes in progress, and assisting Fire and EMS personnel during emergency situations.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties by monitoring vehicle speed, registration, defective equipment, and compliance with traffic laws; issuing citations and warnings; and documenting traffic enforcement statistics.
• Performs administrative duties by completing case reports, paperwork, and related documentation; reviewing reports for accuracy and completeness; and preparing reports and correspondence.
• Conducts traffic accident investigations by investigating collision scenes, obtaining statements from involved parties and witnesses, directing or controlling traffic as necessary, and completing and filing accident reports.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

(a)High School Diploma or equivalent;

(b) Valid Peace Officer License from TCOLE or candidates in the final phase of the Police Officer Academy;

(c) Must have Valid Texas Driver's License.

Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening/testing, including but not limited to: thorough background investigations, psychological, physical, and drug testing. Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, as well as Holidays. Please review the ineligibility and disqualifiers list for more information.