Police Officer- Patrol

Job Title:

Police Officer - Patrol

Department:
Police

Reports to:

Patrol Sergeant

The Patrol Officer serves the community by patrolling an assigned district in an effort to prevent crime, enforce all laws, protect lives and property, conduct arrests, respond to calls, conduct preliminary investigations, and encourage a positive community relationship.

• Know and follow the law, City and Department policies and procedures, and the instructions of my supervisors, and/or those in charge.
• Effectively deal with unpleasant situations, irate or disturbed individuals or victims, or gruesome crime scenes.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• Operate basic police equipment (including but not limited to cameras, recorders, radar, personal computer, and laptop).
• Take command of scenes and restore the peace.
• Respond promptly to the scene of a crime or an accident; respond to radio calls.
• Effectively interview suspects or witnesses.
• Write accurate, detailed reports.
• Monitor, investigate and handle, as appropriate, any suspicious activities or ongoing crimes.
• Coordinate and direct vehicular traffic.
• Visit open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other establishments to establish rapport with owners.
• Book suspects and evidence and transport prisoners to the appropriate detention facility.
• Respond to questions from citizens and agencies.
• Attend training and other meetings as assigned or required.
• Use good judgment in all decision-making and in carrying out all job duties.
• Meet with Police and other staff members to identify and resolve problems and concerns.
• Be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co-workers and others.
• Punctual, regular, on-site attendance is an essential job duty.
• Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.
• Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repairs.
• Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe and healthful working environment.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to Police and other City business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Detective Investigator, the Patrol Sergeant, or others in charge.

• The Patrol Officer must meet the following minimum requirements.
• United States citizen.
• Must be licensed by and meet all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and local ordinance requirements.
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Satisfactory results of background and employment screening checks including physical exam, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
• Have and maintain a clear and valid Texas Class C or higher driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

• The Patrol Officer must have significant knowledge, skills and abilities in:
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor; consistently demonstrate maturity, honesty, and integrity.
• Identify, pursue and arrest suspects of criminal acts.
• Testify in municipal, county and/or federals courts.
• Monitor and enforce traffic laws; direct traffic.
• Effective written and oral communications skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Investigate suspicious situations, crime scenes, and accidents to determine if an offense was committed.
• Maintain chain of custody on property.
• Process and transport prisoners and maintain all booking, property and status records of prisoners.
• Secure crime scenes; identify witnesses and suspects, photograph, fingerprint and obtain statements. Make proper notifications.
• Ability to remember details, organize the sequence of events, and document detailed accounts in writing.
• Learn, understand, and remember information, details, and instructions relating to the job; communicate information about the job to co-workers and others.
• Successfully complete the Department’s Field Training Program.
• Assume responsibility for your actions and for compliance with…