Police Officer; Certified Peace Officers

Primary Purpose:

Under supervision, patrol and provide enforcement, detection and crime prevention, under the laws of the City, State, and United States. Carry out special assignments in the field or police work; do related work as required; provide reports of assignments and/or related work as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver's license
• High School diploma or G.E.D. is acceptable
• U.S. citizen
• At least 21 years of age
• Active TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to perform basic math
• Perform duties acceptably after long hours (over 24) without sleep during emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to correctly prioritize workload
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Experience:

• 1 + years preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Office/Administrative:

• Ensure that daily activity reports and offense reports are complete and submitted timely.
• Keep abreast of new laws and events affecting law enforcement.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Attend departmental and division meetings as required.
• Complete all reports and paperwork promptly, legibly, accurately, thoroughly, neatly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Attend all courts as scheduled or requested.

Personal Conduct:

• Follow proper chain of command.
• Arrive at work on time; work in assigned area (sector).
• Behave in manner conducive to high morals; express enthusiasm for work assignments, environment, personnel, and management.
• Attend training seminars when scheduled to be in attendance.
• Assist other divisions within the Department as may be needed.
• Make ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws Departmental Policy, regulations, etc., without supervision when appropriate.
• Work well with the public and co-workers daily, communicating effectively, maintaining alertness, composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances, including stress, verbal abuse, criticism and/or other adverse conditions.
• Follow a chain of command and instruction, receptive to supervision.

Police Duties (condensed):

• Demonstrate competent weapons proficiency.
• Perform defense and/or other hand-to-hand combat tactics.
• Physically restrain individuals in the following circumstance; mutual combat, pushing or shoving (crowd control), those under the influence of hallucinate or other behavior altering drugs, those suffering from psychosis or other violent mental disorder.
• Conduct foot patrol.
• Participate in stakeouts in confining or uncomfortable areas. e.g. in trees, bushes, on ledges etc.
• Engage in safe high-speed driving while pursuing suspects or responding to calls.
• Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone and in person, with citizens, co-workers, supervisor, and instructors, including person of diverse backgrounds, without bias or prejudice.
• Display self-confidence and authoritative manner, with conduct reflecting favorably on the Department.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
• Provide traffic control as needed.
• Recognize, identify and preserve crime scenes.
• Mediate civil disputes and advise citizens.

Supervisory Duties:

• N/A

Benefits:

Full-time employees receive:

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;
• Low-cost vision plan;
• Retirement plan:
  Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program;
• 12 paid holidays per year;
• Vacation ( 80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service;
• 80 hours of sick leave a year;
• 2 personal days a year

Current Pay Scale (inclusive of briefing time & paid holidays):

Police Officer I - $46,280

Police Officer II - $47,362

Police Officer III - $48,457

Incentive pay(s) are additional

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Multiple caliber and grades of weapons, OC Spray, baton, taser, hand/leg cuffs, handheld radio, cellphone, assigned police gear, patrol unit, first aid equipment
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, standing; occasional running, jumping, sprinting, climbing
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 60 pounds), less frequent lifting /dragging over 100 lbs.
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours, any day of the week for multiple days consecutively
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may be subject to adverse confrontations and other negative conditions, work around mentally disturbed, inebriated, under the influence, hostile, and violent individuals, make rapid, competent judgment call in negative situations

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