Police Officer

The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the citizens of the City of Leveland by enforcing laws, investigating criminal activities and arresting suspects. This is accomplished by patrolling within City limits, responding to complaints, enforcing traffic laws, apprehending and arresting suspects and writing reports. Other duties will include interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

• Patrols within City limits and responds to complaints by operating patrol vehicle, responding to and investigating crimes, observing, reporting and acting upon conditions conducive to crime, inspecting businesses and private property for security purposes, checking suspicious persons and vehicles, pursuing normal and emergency response situations, resolving domestic disputes and arresting offenders.
• Enforces traffic laws by reporting traffic hazards, directing traffic flow, investigating accidents, issuing citations and assisting other officers on traffic stops.
• Writes reports by compiling detailed and pertinent information, preparing a variety of records on arrests, impounded property, accidents, offenses and damages to property and meeting with complainants.
• Apprehends and arrests suspects by pursuing and subduing suspects, searching suspects and prisoners, transporting them to jail and testifying in court.

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Texas Commission Law Enforcement Standards Education Basic Certificate.