Description
The City of River Oaks is permitted to staff 10 Reserve Peace Officer positions. These positions are unpaid positions. We currently have 4 open positions. Reserve Officers are required to provide 12 hours of service every month in addition to assisting with any special city events.
All Peace Officers for the City of River Oaks are responsible for performing law enforcement duties utilizing a community policing philosophy, enforcing state laws, city ordinances, controlling traffic flow and enforcing state and local traffic regulations, performing investigative work and participating in and providing support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs.
Uniforms, ballistic vest, weapon, OC spray, and radio are provided.
River Oaks Police Department Reserve Officers are not permitted to work DOT/Highway Off-Duty Jobs as a Peace Officer.
Requirements
Must be TCOLE Certified or anticipate certification by hire date.
1. High school diploma, or General Education Diploma.
2. Written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels.
3. Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex problems.
4. Proficient using PC and software applications.
5. Valid Texas Drivers License or possess a comparable drivers license from another state of the United States. No Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last ten (10) years; not more than one (1) on driving record. No more than three (3) moving violation convictions within last 36 months.
6. Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to section, division, department, and the city of River Oaks in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
7. Must be able to: continuously work outdoors in all kinds of weather; drive or sit in a patrol car for prolonged periods of time while remaining alert; understand verbal communication over the radio with background noise; and read and write under low light conditions.
8. Must be able to: be physically active for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, and run on all types of surfaces, including uneven surfaces; run after fleeing suspects, to include surmounting various physical barriers, fences, and walls; climb up and down stairs; bend and twist; reach at waist and chest levels, at times reaching behind while in a seated position; kneel and squat; jump without steps onto or from uneven surfaces; carry injured persons; lift, push, and pull up to an estimated 50lbs of force; restrain persons to prevent escape; use hands for grasping, pushing, and pulling, to include holding firearm, baton, or pepperspray can in a steady and stable, outstretched position; effectively utilize police equipment such as, but not limited to, firearms, handcuffs, batons, pepperspray cans, police radio, keys, and self-contained breathing apparatus; expose hands to vibration; and continuously carry/wear heavy police equipment and bulletproof vest.
09. Pass physical (medical) examination which includes a drug screen.
10. Incumbents are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continual appointment.
11. Successful completion of selection process including but not limited to physical agility test, entrance exam, psychological evaluation, background investigation, and criminal history check.
12. Reserve Officers are required to provide 12 hours of service every month in addition to assisting with any special city events.
Tattoo and beard friendly uniform policy.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
During the screening process a criminal history, and driver’s license check will be conducted. Disqualifiers include but are not limited to the following:
1. No Felony convictions, no Class A Misdemeanor convictions, and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions in the last ten years.
2. No pending criminal investigations or actions (civilian or military) and/or be under indictment for any criminal offense at the time of application.
3. No dishonorable or less than honorable military discharges.
***APPLICATIONS TAKEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED***
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