Patrol Officer

Recruitment Video

Under general supervision of the Patrol Operations Lieutenant and the Chief of Police, a Police Officer for the City of Bee Cave conducts patrol duties, enforces the Texas Penal and Traffic Code, protects life and property, preserves the peace, apprehends criminals, and investigates traffic accidents. Police Sergeant usually determines deadlines and priorities for this position. Routine course of action to be followed is generally clear-cut and specific in accordance with established Police Department policies and procedures;

however, incumbent must be able to act quickly in emergencies and make independent decisions. Position requires constant contact with the public in situations that will require the use of tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.

• Patrols an assigned area by bicycle, car, or on foot to deter crime and detect violations of law.
• Makes arrests of persons violating laws and ordinances; inspects residential, commercial, and other buildings on assigned area for indications of criminal activity; responds to emergency calls, routine complaints, and alarm system signals; and takes all necessary and appropriate law enforcement actions.
• Enforces traffic code for traffic law violators; directs traffic; issues traffic and parking citations; questions drivers, witnesses, or others in connection with possible violations of the law; takes written statements; checks NCIC and TCIC for information on suspects; and accompanies prisoners to jail or court.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at crime scenes prior to arrival of supervisor; testifies in court; writes accurate and precise reports; maintains files; and answers calls for service through police dispatch, mobile data computer, and/or telephone.
• May be assigned specialized duties as criminal investigator, courtroom security, bicycle officer, or other duties as assigned.

• Performs other tasks and duties to meet the needs of the City of Bee Cave.

• Some college semester hours are preferred, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Preferred certified peace officer in the State of Texas.
• Or willing to attend a TCOLE approved full-time police academy as an employee of the Bee Cave Police Department.
• Must have made passing scores on all applicable entrance tests.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a safe driving record (no more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months); no record of DWI, DUI, or license suspension within the past five years.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and a citizen of the United States.

Works under the direct supervision of the Police Sergeant.

Does not directly supervise any other position.

Must be able to operate an emergency vehicle; restraining devices including handcuffs, flex cuffs, and leg iron restraints; radar unit (mounted and hand‑held), radios (mounted and hand‑held); telephone; copier, fax machine; computer; printer and related software; flares; drug test kits; gas pump; pen and pencils; flashlight; binoculars; intoxicater; tire jack; and electronic citation writer.

The work environment characteristics described here as the Environmental Factors and the Physical and Non‑physical Demands are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties require exposure to serious physical dangers and extremes in weather and temperature. Officer sits in a vehicle for long periods of time; stands for long periods directing traffic; gets in and out of a vehicle repeatedly;

stoops, bends, squats, twists upper portion of body, and runs in pursuit of fleeing suspects. Officer may be required to physically overcome suspects. The Police Officer must maintain the appropriate level of physical fitness required for hire as a condition of continued employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Very loud noises are to be expected on occasion if an employee is in the field.

Employees of the City’s police department work in shifts. In accordance with the exception allowable under Section 7 (k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the City has established a 14‑day work period for its police officers. Police officers will earn overtime compensation or compensatory time off, at the discretion of the City, for all hours worked above 84 hours in a 14‑day work period.