Police Officer

The City of Lucas is seeking dedicated, community-focused law enforcement professionals to help build our new Police Department from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization, shape the culture of a new agency, and make a lasting impact on the future of public safety in one of North Texas' most desirable communities. If you're looking for more than just a job—and want the chance to help build a department founded on professionalism, integrity, and service,we encourage you to apply.

Under the general supervision of a Sergeant or other designated supervisor, the Police Officer performs sworn law enforcement and crime prevention duties to protect life and property, preserve the peace, enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, and provide professional public safety services to the community. The Police Officer responds to calls for service, conducts proactive patrols, investigates criminal and traffic-related incidents, enforces traffic laws, prepares reports, and develops positive relationships with the public through community-oriented policing.

This position exercises sound judgment and discretion in carrying out assigned duties while maintaining compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Performs routine and proactive patrol of assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter crime, protect life and property, preserve the peace, and enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service, emergencies, criminal incidents, domestic disturbances, traffic crashes, alarms, and other public safety situations.
• Enforces federal, state, and local laws and ordinances through observation, investigation, citation issuance, arrest, and other appropriate enforcement actions.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; gathers, preserves, photographs, and documents evidence; processes crime scenes; and prepares cases for prosecution.
• Investigates traffic crashes and enforces traffic laws, including directing traffic during accidents, emergencies, special events, and other situations requiring traffic control.
• Executes warrants and other legal processes in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
• Operates department-issued vehicles, communications equipment, firearms, less-lethal weapons, and other law enforcement equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintains proficiency and qualification with department-issued firearms, defensive tactics, and other required equipment.
• Prepares accurate, complete, and timely reports, citations, affidavits, and other required documentation.
• Appears in municipal, county, state, and federal courts to present testimony and evidence.
• Provides emergency medical assistance, first aid, and lifesaving measures within the scope of training until relieved by emergency medical personnel.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations through community-oriented policing and crime prevention efforts.
• Maintains confidentiality of criminal justice information and other sensitive information.
• Complies with departmental policies, procedures, training requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Conducts security checks of businesses, public facilities, parks, and other properties during patrol activities.
• Responds to after-hours callouts, natural disasters, special events, mutual aid requests, and critical incidents.
• Serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO), instructor, or mentor when assigned.
• Assists with specialized assignments, task forces, community policing initiatives, crime prevention programs, or public education presentations.
• Coordinates operations and investigations with other law enforcement agencies and public safety partners.
• Assists with the maintenance, inspection, inventory, and readiness of department-issued equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Attends required training programs, professional development courses, staff meetings, and departmental…