Description

• BASIC FUNCTION 
•         Performs law enforcement duties in an assigned area during a specific period; assists in investigations of criminal offenses and in the apprehension of criminals. Performs enforcement duties in relation to laws and legal procedures.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
        Patrols streets in a police car, or on foot; develops and maintains working rapport with citizens and community leaders; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings, detects unusual conditions; maintains surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
        Cooperates with members of other local, state, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies in the identification, location, apprehension, and arrest of offenders and in the investigation of criminal activities.
        Operates a radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters.
        Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; completes calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
        Arrests offenders; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; prepares written reports of investigative activities; testifies in court regarding investigative activities.
        Performs investigations of possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses and others in the community, gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks assigned by superior officers; arrests and processes criminal suspects.
        Investigates traffic accidents, issues traffic citations, directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
        Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintains order at public gatherings.
        May operate a chemical breath analysis machine and speed timing equipment.
        Attends meetings, conferences, seminars, and continuing education related to training requirements.
        May participate in and speak at community meetings.
        Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves citations, warrants, and writs as needed.
        Prepares records and reports on daily activities.
        Remains open and responsive to consistent coaching, takes an active role in performance planning and goal setting.
        Remains flexible
        Complete all other duties as assigned.
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS 
        The principles and practices of law enforcement and training, and skill in their application; local, state, and federal laws; proficiency in the maintenance and operation of assigned law enforcement equipment.
        TESTING: All Applicants Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of the test
        All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the standard written examination. Applicants may not take the written test more than two times in any six-month period.
        All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the Albany Police Department physical agility test. Applicants may not take the physical agility test more than two times in any six-month period.
 
        Capacity to effectively use and maintain various firearms. Aptitude in observation and memory for names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Analyze situations quickly and accurately, and determine the proper course of action. Facility to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to write clear and comprehensive reports. Capability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; analyze situations quickly and accurately, and to determine proper course of action. Edit, spell correctly, use proper English, and make mathematical computations; understand and accurately follow oral and written instructions; use general office machines; work independently without constant supervision; and type.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
        High school diploma/GED. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required.
 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 
        The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; push, pull, and grasp; and perform repetitive motions; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, stand and/or sit for extensive periods; must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Possess 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and any other visual deficiencies or limitations.
        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly subject to hazards associated with law enforcement, working in both inside and outside environments, and all types of weather conditions. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderate to extremely loud.