Patrol Officer

The Clifton Police Department has an immediate opening for Patrol Officer. Clifton is a town of approximately 4,000 people about 30 minutes northwest of Waco on State Highway
6. Clifton is the largest municipal agency in Bosque county with a sworn force of 9 full time peace officers. Clifton is a growing community within a 25 minute drive of Lake Whitney, and an hour and a half from the Dallas Ft. Worth metroplex.

Clifton PD is a growing agency with state of the art equipment. Clifton PD provides 24 hour police coverage to the citizens of Clifton. Patrol officers work 12 hour shifts with 4 hours of OT built in to each pay period. Every other weekend off. Pay scale is currently top pay for non state agencies in Bosque County.

• 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 witnesses/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 in conjunction with the Animal Control Officer.
• Provide information and direction to the public; provide the public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining roadside assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.
• Provide support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officers or Police Dispatchers.
• Book, monitor, and control property ensure safety, and search and frisk inmates in the 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 working relationships with prosecutors, judges, co-workers, other law enforcement personnel, EMS and fire personnel, the general public, and representatives of state, federal, and local government agencies.
• Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment, including laptop computers, radio, radar, and video camera systems.
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficiency with weapons, and patrol car equipment, Weapons proficiency is to be demonstrated quarterly as prescribed by TCOLE or departmental policy.
• Ability to maintain currency in required TCOLE and departmental training.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy.
• Certified Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

• Verbal and written communications.
• Occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to pursue and arrest suspects effectively.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle.
• Operation of the patrol vehicle and…