POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)

Job Title

Officers that possess current TCOLE certification maybe eligible for lateral entry. To be considered for entry at a step greater than step 1, additional criteria above the minimum qualifications for the position must be met. Qualifying candidates will be eligible for a starting salary between $80,099.00 and $97,452.68 per year. $3,000 Hiring Incentive for TCOLE Certified Officers

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols assigned areas to deter crime and enforce applicable laws and City ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes and other related citizen concerns.
• Safely, and within department policy and applicable law, operates police emergency response vehicle during routine and emergency situations.
• Responds to traffic accidents and controls traffic flow at accident scenes.
• Monitors traffic and issues citations and warnings for traffic violations.
• Arrests suspects in compliance with applicable law and departmental policy.
• Accurately and thoroughly prepares reports and other documentation related to criminal activity, traffic accidents and other incidents.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Investigates crimes against persons and property.
• Gathers evidence, preserves crime scenes and prepares cases for prosecution.
• Processes prisoners and secures prisoner property as required.
• Performs animal control duties as needed.
• Communicates courteously and interacts with citizens and business owners and participates in community-oriented policing.
• Serves as school resource officer (as assigned) to improve school safety and prevent crime and violence on school campuses.
• May perform other special or secondary assignments as required.
• Testifies in criminal or civil court proceedings as required.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement and crime prevention principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes and regulations enforcement.
• Knowledge of patrol, criminal and traffic investigation methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of local law enforcement issues and problems.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools utilized in police operations.
• Skill in the safe use of firearms
• Skill in safely operating police motor vehicles.
• Skill in decision making in emergency situations.
• Skill in utilizing crime scene evidence collection equipment.
• Skill in retaining details of incidents and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and Peace Officer License from the State of Texas (TCOLE).
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screening and/or physical exam.
• Must pass post-offer pre-employment polygraph and psychological examination.
• Must possess State of Texas Drivers License by date of employment.
• May be required to acquire additional certifications.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both internal and external environments.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to lifting, carrying, balancing, crawling, bending, reaching, kneeling, working in bullet resistant vest, exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and life-threatening situations.
• May be subject to extended physical exertion, walking, running, lifting and climbing during efforts to catch or subdue hostile individuals.

Equipment and Tools Utilized

• Equipment utilized includes computer, copier, calculator, fax machine and standard office equipment, and police specific equipment including firearms, handcuffs, police vehicle, mobile data computer, police radio, body/in-car camera, and other related equipment.