Police Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a Patrol Officer to protect life and property, prevent crime, preserve the peace, apprehend criminal subjects, maintain order, be aware of impending community problems; performs departmental maintenance as needed or directed; and other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Patrol Sergeant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to all law enforcement related calls.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment is in an operable condition.
• Patrols assigned area.
• Assists the public in any way which is police related.
• Assists other officers as required.
• Issues summons for traffic or City Ordinance violations.
• Investigates suspicious activity.
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Arrests, processes, and transports criminal suspects to appropriate detention facilities.
• May be required to assist in other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of City, State and Federal laws.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of principals, technical information and practices in the law enforcement field.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good cooperative relationship with fellow employees and the general public.
• Ability to practice sound safety and work habits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory results of background and employment screening checks including physical exam, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
• Must be bondable.
• Must complete the City Field Training Program.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• All required certifications and licenses must be current and valid.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Through regular exercise and moderate living, shall maintain a physical condition as to be able to handle strenuous physical contacts or demands required of the active, uniformed law enforcement officer.
• All employees are subject to random drug testing.