Police Detective

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Bastrop, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 11/04/2025

If you are interested in joining an honorable and noble profession that makes a difference in the lives of those who live, work, and attend school or visit our community, come join our team as a Police Detective.
The City of Bastrop Police Department is a cohesive, collaborative team of professionals dedicated to providing our community exceptional public service and possess a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Bastrop to maintain a healthy and safe community. The Department has a full-time staff of 30 sworn police officers and 6 civilian support staff.

Under the general direction of the Criminal Investigations (CI) Sergeant, CI Lieutenant, and/or the Chief of Police, is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties; and conducting criminal investigations. Performs related duties as required.

SALARY:
Starting at $33.03/hourly or DOQ

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be able to safely perform all essential duties and responsibilities as required for Police Officer and all subordinate ranks.
• Performs complete preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and crime scenes either independently or as a member of a team.
• Gathers evidence and maintains case files.
• Documents investigative activity and evidence gathered in a records management software system.
• Prepares case files, reports, and evidence for submittal to the Bastrop County District Attorney's office or City Attorney.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, arrested persons, complainants and informants; takes depositions and/or statements.
• Writes arrest and search warrants.
• Conducts searches and collects physical evidence.
• Patrols an assigned area to ensure compliance with the law and to investigate suspicious activities, individuals, and/or conditions.
• Apprehends, interrogates, and makes arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinance.
• Responds to calls for assistance and provides necessary police protection.
• Issues traffic citations or warnings; investigates traffic accidents; and directs traffic.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City's attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Policies Manual.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes command of an assigned unit in the absence of Police Sergeant.
• Coordinates purchases of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Assists Criminal Investigations Sergeant with administrative and supervisory duties.
• Compiles and prepares reports.
• Testifies in court.
• Serves as negotiator in hostage or barricaded person situations.
• Makes presentations.
• Directs traffic; investigates traffic accidents; issues citations.

REQUIREMENTS
A. Training and Experience

• Two (2) years with the department prior to the date of the written exam, or three (3) years prior full-time police officer experience with a progressive background.
• Ability to participate in on-going training as needed.
• Additional requirements, such as required training courses, and pre- or post-promotional educational requirements may be found in the Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143; the Texas Administrative Code, specifically those code provisions authored by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; the Local Civil Service Commission Rules, and any applicable labor agreement.
• Required to complete all Incident Command Trainings.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours as required.

B. Licenses
Valid Texas Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment.

C.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Applicable City ordinances, federal, state and local laws.
• Approved practices, principles, and procedures of police work and crime scene investigation.
• General order/code of conduct.
• Standard operating procedures.
• Arrest and defense techniques/methods.
• Computer operations.
• Criminal Investigation techniques.
• Search and seizure laws.
• Negotiation techniques.
• Weapons and equipment safe operation practices and maintenance.

Skilled in:

• Both written and verbal communication.
• Operation of a bicycle or motorized vehicle.
• Use of police weapons.
• Operation of police radio, mobile data terminal, and computer.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Follow law enforcement rules and procedures.
• Memorize and retain information.
• Interact and communicate with others in an assertive manner.
• Evaluate information of an uncertain or…