Police Officer; certified Peace Officer

OFFICER SIGNING AGREEMENT INCENTIVE

$2,000 for each completed year of state licensing agency, certified regular full-time, paid peace officer time, to a maximum of five (5) years for a total of up to $10,000. The incentive comes with an agreement of continued employment with the City of Beaumont Police Department for a minimum period of thirty‑six (36) months after hire date.

Start‑2 yrs. $76,656

• 0‑2 years: $76,656
• 2‑3 years: $78,876
• 3‑4 years: $81,096
• 4‑5 years: $85,524
• 5‑8 years: $87,876
• 8‑10 years: $90,000

Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations; investigates accidents, crimes against property and persons, and complaints; interviews victims and witnesses; takes affidavits; apprehends persons suspected of crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations;

serves warrants; writes various reports including offense, accident, and arrest; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court; takes calls from 911 Center Dispatchers and keeps him/her informed of location and status; administers first aid; operates MDT; must be able to render credible testimony.

Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position requires 100% on‑site work. Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, odors, heat, cold, rain, humidity, and sudden temperature changes. Frequently exposed to mechanical hazards, traffic hazards, and bodily injuries; infrequently exposed to chemical, electronic and fire hazards, explosive and contagious diseases. Must be available to work various shifts with rotating days off.

Knowledge of modern police practices and methods; knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence; some knowledge of the geography of the city; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; some knowledge of first aid principles.

Ability to deal firmly and courteously with other Police Officers and the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation; ability to speak and write the English language effectively; ability to perform mathematical computations; ability to operate a portable and mobile radio; skill in operating a Patrol unit;

skill in the use and care of a firearm.

Constantly sees and hears, sits, speaks, and drives; frequently stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, twists body; pushes, pulls, carries, drags; lifts heavy objects and people, pushes vehicles, and writes by hand; infrequently crawls, climbs, runs, fights and wrestles. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Must have normal hearing. Must possess functional dexterity in both hands.

Applicants must hold a current TCOLE Peace Officer License or be currently enrolled in a TCOLE accredited Police Academy. Applicants must be 21 years of age prior to appointment, a United States citizen and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. No convictions of any Class A misdemeanor or above, including DWI offenses; no convictions for any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years;

no convictions of any family violence offense. College coursework, four‑year degree, prior law enforcement, or military experience preferred.

Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test, polygraph, and physical/psychological…