Police Officer

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant, enforces Federal, State and City laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes, by performing various law enforcement tasks that support law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Performs investigative work and other special assignments; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Pflugerville Police Department. Maintains a high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educates the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity and/or prevent accidents and injuries.

Exercises significant levels of judgement, discretion, and initiative in the performance of duties. Applies technical and legal knowledge and expertise to solve complex problems; frequently interfaces with the general public, other department personnel and management, and state, federal, and local government representatives. Protects the life, property, general safety, and welfare of the general public within appropriate jurisdiction by enforcing City, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

• Patrol City streets to deter crime and assist citizens as needed; note suspicious persons, activities, or establishments; take action or report the situation.
• Investigate criminal or suspicious activities; secure crime scenes; gather evidence; interview/interrogate witness/suspects; make arrests.
• Prepare cases for court; appear in court to present evidence and serve as a witness.
• Investigate and assist at accident scenes: administer first aid as required; call for necessary assistance; investigate the cause and results of accidents; recommend corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accidents.
• Identify and correct or report public safety hazards.
• Control traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations: direct and re‑route traffic at fires and other disturbances; issue tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorize the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.
• Perform animal control for City ordinance violations and wild animals in the absence of or conjunction with Animal Control Officer.
• Provide information and direction to the public; provide public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining road side assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.
• Provide support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officer or Police Dispatchers.
• Book, monitor and control property, ensure safety, search and frisk inmates in holding facility.
• May help train and oversee the work of less experienced Patrol Officers.
• Maintain patrol cars in safe and clean operating condition.
• Conduct crime prevention inspections and surveys for residential areas or businesses.

Formal

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Training, Licenses, and

Certifications:

Completion of approved Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy. Certified Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in criminal justice.

• Be a certified Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Have at least 1‑year prior work experience with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency and must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or higher, through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must not have had a break in service as a Police Officer of more than 180 days prior to the start of the background process.
• The Chief of Police shall determine eligibility for lateral entry of police applicants.

• Thorough working knowledge of City ordinances and state and federal laws relating to police operations.
• Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective…