Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this position is to prevent crime and enforce state and local laws. This is accomplished by performing patrol duties; responding to emergency calls and routine complaints; performing traffic enforcement; conducting traffic investigations; and performing related administrative duties. Other duties include testifying in court; and serving in plain clothes/undercover operations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patrols assigned areas to maintain a visible police presence; searches for suspicious, hazardous, or criminal activity; conducts field interviews of suspected offenders; and makes arrests.Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints by receiving and responding to dispatch calls, responding to crimes in progress, and assisting Fire and EMS personnel during emergency situations.Performs traffic enforcement duties by monitoring vehicle speed, registration, defective equipment, and compliance with traffic laws; issuing citations and warnings; and documenting traffic enforcement statistics.Performs administrative duties by completing case reports, paperwork, and related documentation; reviewing reports for accuracy and completeness; and preparing reports and correspondence.Conducts traffic accident investigations by investigating collision scenes, obtaining statements from involved parties and witnesses, directing or controlling traffic as necessary, and completing and filing accident reports.  Minimum Qualifications Include: (a)High School Diploma or equivalent; (b) Valid Peace Officer License from TCOLE or candidates in the final phase of the Police Officer Academy; (c) Must have Valid Texas Driver's License. Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening/testing, including but not limited to: thorough background investigations, psychological, physical, and drug testing. Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, as well as Holidays. Please review the ineligibility and disqualifiers list for more information.