Police Officer - Lateral Entry; Police Officer Certification

SUMMARY

Patrols assigned area, in a police vehicle. Enforces traffic regulations, responds to requests for service, performs preliminary investigations to prevent/deter crime and arrest violators. Duties and responsibilities include the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for following and promoting the Mission of the Bedford Police Department.

Responsible for enhancing the quality of life in the City of Bedford by working cooperatively with the citizens we serve and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide a safe environment.

Maintains a presence in their assigned patrol area and familiarizes themselves with persons frequenting, working, or living in the area.

Conducts preliminary and field investigations. Interviews and/or interrogates victims, witnesses and suspects. Documents complaints and investigations as required by policy and procedure.

Responds to calls for police assistance by operating a police vehicle in routine and emergency situations while being able to talk and operate the police radio and emergency equipment.

Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruptions by using recognizable arm movements and related equipment.

Serves warrants and/or makes arrests under normal and/or under elevated risk situations.

Operates police communication equipment in order to communicate via radio and/or by typing information on computer/mobile data terminal.

Collects, retrieves, logs, and stores property and evidence utilizing accepted methods and equipment.

Administers first aid and assists paramedic/medical personnel as needed. May be required to lift and/or carry injured persons.

Issues written citations for traffic and other violations. Testifies in court and describes or illustrates conditions, situations, and occurrences before juries, defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges.

Operates firearms and other impact and/or less-lethal weapons in a safe and accurate manner under stressful and potentially life-threatening situations.

May perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.

Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma / GED and a minimum of 30 hours of college course work from a college (30 hrs. of college course work waived with two-year Police Officer or military experience). Must successfully complete the Department’s in-service and Field Training Program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to gather/collect information from individuals in a manner to accurately conduct and document investigations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and be licensable by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

SPECIALIZED KSA'S

Upon completion of the academy and/or the Department’s field training program, must have working knowledge of police patrol methods, practice and procedures, municipal ordinances and geography of the City.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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