Description

Job Purpose:
Protects the life, property, general safety, and welfare of the general public within appropriate jurisdiction by enforcing, City, state, and federal laws and ordinances.

Job Scope:
Exercises significant levels of judgment, discretion, and initiative in performing duties. Applies technical and legal knowledge and expertise to solve complex problems; frequently interfaces with the general public, other department personnel and management, and state, federal, and local government representatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Patrol City streets to deter crime and assist citizens as needed; note suspicious persons, activities, or establishments; take action or report the situation.
Investigate criminal or suspicious activities; secure crime scenes; gather evidence; interview/interrogate witnesses/suspects; make arrests.
Prepare cases for court; appear in court to present evidence and serve as a witness.
Investigate and assist at accident scenes: administer first aid as required; call for necessary assistance; investigate the cause and results of accidents; recommend corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accidents.
Identify and correct or report public safety hazards.
Control traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations: direct and re-route traffic at fires and other disturbances; issue tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorize the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.
Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.
Perform animal control for City ordinance violations and wild animals in the absence of or in conjunction with the Animal Control Officer.
Provide information and direction to the public; provide the public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining roadside assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.
Provide support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officers or Police Dispatchers
Book, monitor, and control property ensure safety, and search and frisk inmates in the holding facility.
May help train and oversee the work of less experienced Patrol Officers.
Maintain patrol cars in safe and clean operating condition.
Conduct crime prevention inspections and surveys for residential areas or businesses.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Thorough working knowledge of City ordinances and state and federal laws relating to police operations.
Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, co-workers, other law enforcement personnel, EMS and fire personnel, the general public, and representatives of state, federal, and local government agencies.
Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations and under adverse conditions.
Ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment, including laptop computers, radio, radar, and video camera systems.
Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
Proficiency with weapons, and patrol car equipment, Weapons proficiency is to be demonstrated quarterly as prescribed by TCOLE or departmental policy
Ability to maintain currency in required TCOLE and departmental training.
Education/Experience/Certification Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or other in Criminal Justice preferred.
Completion of approved Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy.
Certified Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
21 years +
Physical Job Requirements:
Verbal and written communications.
Occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to pursue and arrest suspects effectively.
Extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle.
Operation of the patrol vehicle and related equipment.
Satisfactory physical, psychiatric, and drug testing results, as prescribed by department standards.