Police Officer

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of police work to protect life, property, and the rights of citizens, and to enforce local, state, and federal laws. Promotes public safety, fosters positive police/community relationships, and encourages community involvement in crime prevention and reduction. Reports to a Sergeant.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

No prior law enforcement experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:

Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Patrols assigned areas in a police vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to prevent and detect crimes, maintain public safety, and enforce laws.
Maintains contact with community leaders, citizens, and children to address public safety concerns and build positive relationships.
Responds to calls for service, complaints, and emergencies, including crimes in progress, accidents, and public disturbances.
Investigates crimes, accidents, and suspicious conditions; gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, and prepares reports.
Apprehends, subdues, and restrains suspects when necessary; makes arrests for violations of laws or ordinances.
Escorts prisoners to detention facilities; books prisoners and prepares arrest and incident records.
Enforces traffic laws and parking regulations, issues citations, directs traffic, and investigates vehicle crashes.
Provides assistance to stranded motorists, crime victims, and others in need of help.
Attends training courses, meetings, and professional development sessions to maintain skills and certifications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Principles, practices, and methods of modern policing and law enforcement.
Techniques and procedures for crime prevention, investigation, and evidence collection.
Safe and proper use of firearms, impact weapons, defensive tactics, and law enforcement equipment.
City policies and procedures.

Operating motor vehicles safely under various conditions.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse audiences.
Exercising sound judgment and discretion in emergency and stressful situations.
Using firearms, non-lethal weapons, and other police equipment proficiently.
Building and maintaining cooperative relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the community.

Work is performed in various environments, including indoor office settings, outdoor areas, and high-risk situations. Subject to extended periods of walking, running, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds. Involves exposure to dangerous situations, emotionally charged incidents, and varying weather conditions. Must maintain physical ability to defend oneself and restrain suspects of varying sizes.

Base Pay $74,476.27 Annually (Non-Certified)

** Lateral Hiring Entry Salary Based Upon Experience**

$10,000 Hiring Incentive for TCOLE-Certified Applicants or

$5,000 Hiring Incentive for non-TCOLE-Certified Applicants1

1 $ 5000 / $2500 immediately following hire $5000 / $2500 after successful completion of a probationary period