Description

A Sinton police officer is responsible for working shift work, on holidays, and sometimes under hazardous conditions. The police officer will patrol inside an emergency vehicle or on foot, enforcing traffic laws, state, federal and local criminal/ordinance laws. The police officer will interact professionally and courteously with both members of the community and those visiting the City of Sinton, Texas. We likewise serve as promotional ambassadors to our wonderful community. The police officer will be proactive and thorough in their performance of police duties, always striving for a solution and/or positive conclusion in all police activities he/she is involved in. Our mission emphasizes smart, dynamic policing. This description is an abbreviated example of the job duties assigned and should not be considered as an all-inclusive description of what the job will entail. Duties change and new tasks may be added from time to time. 

Requirements

The police officer shall be fully licensed by T.C.O.L.E. and in good standing. Candidates shall meet the following minimum standards established by T.C.O.L.E. (37 Tex. Admin. Code §217.1)

• Citizen of the United States;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Have received from an accredited school at least one of the following: 
  • A valid high school diploma or GED,
  • An associate degree, or
  • Bachelor's degree, master degree, or PhD;
• Fingerprinted for local, state and national records;
• Not have received a conviction, pre-trial diversion, deferred adjudication, community supervision or probation for any of the following:
  • Any offense above a Class B misdemeanor,
  • A Class B misdemeanor if the date of the court order granting community supervision or probation is within the last 10 years,
  • An offense involving family violence, as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code,
  • Not be currently charged with any criminal offense for which a conviction would be a bar to licensure,
• Not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle, or possessing firearms or ammunition;
• Submit to a City approved medical examination prior to appointment to ensure the candidate is physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of a peace officer's duties and that the candidate shows no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use;
• Hold a valid Class C Texas driver's license with good standing traffic history;
• Must be of good moral character with a stable employment record and no history of conduct that may affect suitability for law enforcement employment;
• Be in good mental health as required by T.C.O.L.E. (psychological pre-screening required);
• Must have a good working knowledge of computer operations, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace software, and technology in general;
• Must be able to independently make and carry out decisions under high-stress situations and without supervision, both while maintaining one's composure when handling emotionally charged events;
• Must be able to multitask and capable of going from one task to the other both expeditiously and efficiently;
• Have excellent communication skills, be personable, and have a good sense of humor;
• If prior military, hold no less than an honorable discharge;
• Be free from any T.C.O.L.E. mandated license suspensions or revocations;