Description
Protects the City of Pineland's residents and property and enforces laws and ordinances. Respond to routine and emergency calls and patrol the city.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: applicable state, federal, and local laws; techniques and procedures used in the law enforcement field; accident investigation; city ordinances; radar operation and applicable procedures of use; and the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment.
Skill/Ability to: understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policies, rules, regulations, and laws; operate a vehicle under emergency conditions; attend and understand police officer training courses; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action; maintain accurate records; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High school diploma or its equivalent (GED), graduation from a state-approved police academy with a current valid TCOLE license, or the ability to obtain a TCOLE license, (college course work in criminal justice desirable); not have been convicted, placed on probation, or ordered community supervision by a court of a class B misdemeanor or higher in the last ten years; not have been convicted of family violence; not ever have been convicted of an offense Class A Misdemeanor or above; have not been discharged from any branch of military service for less than honorable conditions.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); or possesses acceptable training to meet minimum standards for initial licensure as outlined in the current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Texas Administrative Code 217.1 and appropriate Texas driver's license.
JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.
