Description

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulation that includes issuing citations; investigating accidents, crimes against property and persons, and complaints; interviewing victims and witnesses; taking affidavits; apprehending persons suspected of crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, traffic and parking violations; serves warrants; writes various reports including offense, accident and arrest reports; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Must have TCOLE Basic Certification and be able to pass a physical exam and aptitude testing. Salary entry level $29.58 per hour, with a competitive contract that includes Step and yearly pay increases. Holiday pay, sick leave and vacation accrual.