Police Officer - Public Safety Testing

Entry Level Police Officer

If you have any questions about the hiring process to become a Police Officer, you can contact Daniela Segura directly at  or by e-mail at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Police Officers are assigned to patrol duty or other special assignments necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, to apprehend suspected violators of the law, and otherwise to assure the enforcement of State laws and City ordinances under the jurisdiction of the office of the Chief of Police.

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Develops solutions to problems and improves quality of life where possible.
• Develops partnerships with individual citizens, group and area representatives.
• Responsible for tactful and courteous treatment of all citizens.
• Provides general information on laws and ordinances; explains process of filing a formal complaint; directs citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary.
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as reports on arrest, property evidence, impound, accidents, offenses, damages to property, and results on investigations.
• Serves and enforces civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, not contact orders, anti-harassment orders, and subpoenas; serves arrest and search warrants.
• Takes command at scene of crime or accident until relieved by a superior officer; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; takes statements, interviewing victims and witnesses; assesses situations and determines appropriate response; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances, including taking photographs and measurements; documents evidence.
• Reports traffic hazards and directs pedestrians and vehicular traffic flow when necessary; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Observes, reports and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger.
• Patrols assigned geographical areas in the City by car or on foot or other means to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state, and City criminal and traffic laws and regulations.
• Performs stake‑outs or undercover operations to obtain sufficient evidence to prosecute or identify principal participants perpetrating a crime.
• Physically detains law violators or those who may be resisting arrest which may require physically subduing a suspect.

• Performs community liaison activities such as educating the public about crime prevention, providing general information on laws and ordinances, explaining process of filing a formal complaint, the extent of police patrols, and alternatives available to citizens and directing citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes to maintain current up‑to‑date knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty.
• Maintains working relations with surrounding police departments, county sheriff, State Patrol and relevant community service agencies to assure and accurate and timely flow of information and cooperation.
• Responsible for the care of assigned police vehicles and other equipment of the Police Department.
• Assures that all equipment used is maintained and operating properly.
• Investigates and inspects persons or businesses for compliance with City ordinance requiring licenses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities…