Description
Milford Police Department — Police Officer
972-493-4193
Position: Police Officer
Employment: Full-time, night shift, in person
Current posted salary: $60,000/year
Position summary
Under general supervision, the officer protects life and property through crime prevention and enforcement of City, State and Federal laws and ordinances. The position also conducts criminal investigations and performs specialized duties as assigned.
Essential job functions
Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and enforce applicable laws and City ordinances.
Respond to calls for service involving crimes and citizen concerns.
Safely operate a police emergency-response vehicle during routine and emergency situations.
Respond to traffic accidents and control traffic at accident scenes.
Monitor traffic and issue citations and warnings.
Arrest suspects in accordance with law and department policy.
Prepare accurate and thorough criminal, traffic-accident and incident reports.
Interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
Investigate crimes against persons and property.
Gather evidence and preserve crime scenes.
Prepare cases for prosecution.
Process prisoners and secure prisoner property.
Interact courteously with citizens and business owners.
Participate in community-oriented policing.
Testify in criminal and civil court.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required skills
Safe use of firearms.
Safe operation of police motor vehicles.
Decision-making during emergencies.
Use of crime-scene evidence-collection equipment.
Retaining details of incidents and preparing accurate reports.
Effective oral and written communication.
Minimum qualifications
High-school diploma or equivalent.
Texas driver's license.
Basic Texas Peace Officer License through TCOLE.
Ability to successfully complete the City's pre-employment screening, including:
Criminal background investigation
Drug screening
Physical examination
Additional certification may be required.
Benefits
Participates in Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Requires a 7% employee contribution
Provides a 2:1 City match
Medical/Dental Insurance
Participates in Social Security
