Police Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY

Are you ready for a change or ready to start your Police career? Come join our team and make a difference!

The Fulton Police Department is accepting applications for certified Police Officers. Fulton is a small, coastal town, off the Gulf of America, located in Aransas County. To the south, the city of Fulton is bordered by Rockport, the county seat. Corpus Christi is approximately 32 miles to the southwest and Port Lavaca is 49 miles to the northeast. Fulton is most well known for being the home of Oysterfest, which occurs annually in March.

Fulton PD is currently in the process of expansion and are looking for officers who are ready to come make a difference and accept the challenges that Fulton faces.

Fulton is primarily a retirement/vacation town. As such, the population and call volume will fluctuate, depending on the seasons, events, and holidays.

While the Town of Fulton may primarily be a retirement community, the PD does not have a ‘retired-on duty mindset’. Fulton PD is highly encouraged to be community-based policing, proactive and highly encourage health and wellness as well as a very well work/family balance.

12-Hour shifts, every other weekend off

Equipment and uniforms provided

Take home vehicle—depending on distance of travel

Free access to the Fulton Fishing Pier

Great work environment

TMRS

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Salary is between $48,000 - $55,000 annually, dependent upon experience and certification.

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.
• Performs business and residential security checks; checks doors, windows, gages and fences; reports unsecured property.
• Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Maintains traffic control through observation and use of speed detection devices; tests and detains drivers suspected of DUI; issues traffic citations; participates in the department's selective enforcement details.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for parades, funerals, and sporting events.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers, agencies, and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Prepares criminal and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.
• At times may perform duties as municipal court bailiff including court security, witness coordination, warrant and subpoena service, and other related duties as the direction of the municipal court judge.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Police Chief assigns work in terms of very general instructions. Work is…