Police Officer

Come be part of an amazing team in a growing city. We have a very supportive mayor, city council, and city administrator who are committed to public safety and employee retention. Top notch leadership in the police department (and city) with a very positive culture.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of the City of Rhome through the enforcement of federal, state and local laws to preserve peace and protect life and property. This is a non-supervisory role that reports to the assigned Police Sergeant. Police Officers have frequent contact with other staff, law enforcement agencies and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an officer, you may be required to perform the following duties while serving the community:

• Patrols an assigned area to ensure law compliance and to investigate suspicious activities, individuals or conditions.
• Performs arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinance.
• Subdues violent individuals.
• Enforces City, State, and Federal laws.
• Responds to calls for assistance and provides necessary policy protection.
• Issues traffic citation or warning to individuals violating traffic laws.
• Investigates traffic accidents and directs traffic.
• Conducts preliminary investigation of crimes and crime scenes to uncover and document relevant evidence and/or testimony.
• Conducts searches according to due process procedure and collects physical evidence.
• Interacts with community to establish rapport.
• Enforces traffic and parking laws.
• Responds to calls relayed by Communications Officers, including but not limited to domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Gathers information/probable cause to secure either arrest or search warrants as needed.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including but not limited to interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Process crime scenes to recognize, collect and preserve evidence.
• Aids and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists motorists.
• May provide first-aid and CPR to victims as necessary.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for special events such as parades, funerals, athletic events, and school crossings.
• Preparing for and attending court proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Conducts follow-up investigations.
• Prepares cases for court and provides testimony.
• Serves criminal and court-related paperwork.
• Participating in mandatory and elective training.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is required.
• Six months experience as a law enforcement officer in Texas is preferred but not required.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and satisfies state statutes.
• Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license and have good driving skills and the capability of being insured by the City’s liability insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, background investigation, drug screen, and psychological test (if more than a 180 day break in service).