Police Officer

All applicants MUST submit an employment application

The City of Manvel offers an excellent benefits package including a voluntary ICMA 457 deferred compensation program as well as membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match. The City of Manvel pays all premiums for the employees Medical Dental Vision long-term disability protection and life & AD&D insurance.

The City of Manvel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetics information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship.

General Summary:

The work of a commissioned police officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property be assigned duties as detectives court security officers crime prevention officers Department training officers evidence technicians field training officers accident investigators firearms instructors hostage negotiators special response team officers. Work involves an element of personal danger. The employee must be able to exercise sound independent judgment under stress. Assignments may include work on special tasks which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge possessed by the officer. Work assignments can be general or specific and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through reports personal inspection anddiscussion.

JOB SUMMARY

• Under direct supervision of PoliceSergeant
• Enforce Federal State and City laws rules regulations ordinances and codes maintain a high visibility in the community to deter and prevent criminal activity and educate the public in ways to protect themselves from criminal activity and/or prevent accidents and injuries.
• Regular and timelyattendance

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to police calls from dispatcher; house or business burglaries auto thefts traffic accidents criminal mischief alarms domestic violence violent assaults rapes homicides deceased persons battered children assistance to persons who have accidents in their homes and other assorted calls for police service; drive to the scene; provide protection or assistance to apprehendsuspects.
• Write police reports on all necessary calls for service; recognize identify andpreserve crime scenes properly mark tag process and submit all necessary items of evidence; adhere to proper policeprocedures.
• Enforce appropriate City Ordinances State and Federal Laws all written directives make ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws Departmental Policies Regulations etc. without supervision whenappropriate.

• Patrol city streets when not on assigned calls; cognizant to any violations or needs that come to your attention; check buildings and homes for burglars intruders and thieves; enforce the traffic laws assist citizens for example by changing a tire or givingdirections.

• Work well with the public and co-workers daily communicating effectively maintaining alertness composure helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances including extreme stress and adverse conditions verbal abuse criticism and/or other adverse conditions without showing emotions and without exciting others who are present. Follow chain of command and instructions receptive to supervision. Immediately comprehend and execute orders from a supervisor in emergency situations. Adapt towards procedures programs regular and special assignments. Recognize the need for supervisory intervention and seek it when needed; keep supervisors informed of relevantactivity.
• Work in the office in either dispatch front office or booking prisoners; fill out paperwork associated with jail activity and booking; review legal documents pertaining to prisoners and take appropriate action such as transfer to another facility or providing response by other emergency medicalservices.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as attending meetings and training sessions; obtain assignments; compile reports; appear in court for testimony; serve warrants and subpoenas issued by any court; communicate with other officers or investigators regardingcases.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist individuals with mobility impairments whenappropriate
• Assist in carrying firefighting equipment victim rescue firefighting whenneeded
• Assist in capturing destroying animals whenappropriate
• Assist in delivering babies whenneeded
• Fuel service clean and wash policevehicle
• Assist in setting up training equipment e.g. firing range driving courseetc.

• Provide services to the general public when emergency conditions warrant it either in preparation for or as a reaction to one or more disastrous events such as: a civil disturbance hurricane tornado earthquake flood ice storm fire chemical accident including a hazardous material spill possible public exposure to hazardous conditions or other disasters which threaten the safety of thecitizens

(Note: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

REQUIREMENTS

1. Training andExperience:
   • High school diploma orGED
     • College degreepreferred
     • Valid State of Texas Class C Drivers License and good drivingrecord

• Texas Basic Certificate of Law Enforcement Officer Training and currently TCLOE certified
  • Must be U.S. citizen to be sworn in as a TexasOfficer
  • Ability to pass a drugtest;

• No Misdemeanor convictions Class B or above within the past ten years ofapplication.

1. Knowledge Skills andAbilities:

• Aptitude for law enforcementwork
• Ability to think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations making sound and logical decisionsquickly
  • Good prioritizing and problem solvingabilities
  • Ability to observe and remember details of incident names andfaces
    • Physical agility and good cognitive abilities are required for successful performance of essentialfunctions

1. PhysicalRequirements:

• Some tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces bending stooping working in confined spaces and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (50-100 pounds)items

1. EnvironmentalRequirements:

• Some tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt cold rain fumes)
  • Some tasks require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extremeweather
  • Some tasks require exposure to strong odors and/orsmoke
  • Some tasks require exposure to strong and/or toxicchemicals
  • Some tasks require exposure to dust orpollen

1. SensoryRequirements:

• Some tasks require sound perception anddiscrimination
• Some tasks require odor perception anddiscrimination
• Some tasks require depth perception anddiscrimination
• Some tasks require visual perception anddiscrimination
• Tasks require oral communication ability

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Applications and resumes can be emailed to:

Manvel Police Department

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority