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Police Officer

City of West University Place

Job Description

Job Description

ENTRANCE EXAM SCHEDULED FOR June 27th, 2026

Police Officer applicants are expected to already have their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certification. Applicants will be invited to attend the Police Officer Entrance Exam which includes the first steps in the hiring process for this position. More information can be found on the Police Department website Join Our Team | West University Place, TX - Official Website.

Police Officers ensure the safety and security of City streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods. Typical duties may include: maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; conducting patrol; issuing citations; collecting evidence; preparing incident reports; educating staff and public on crime safety/prevention; and performing other related activities.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.

Responds to routine and complex emergency requests and situations; maintains readiness for emergency calls; and answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches

2.

Performs patrol of assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, or in patrol cars; responds to citizen requests or service dispatches; quells disturbances; investigates suspicious or illegal activities, persons, or establishments; enforces applicable laws related to protection of life and property.

3.

Conducts interviews and questions witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and preserves evidence; secures crime scenes; issues warnings and citations; arrests and transports violators to assigned facilities; and/or inspects prisoners and jails for weapons or contraband.

4.

Coordinates with and provides information to staff and the public to disseminate educational information on crime safety/prevention.

5.

Prepares and maintains suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and other critical incident, and administrative reports, records, logs, and other documentation.

6.

As assigned, may serve as detectives, drug enforcement task force members, school resource officers, identification officers, field training officers, or perform other assigned functions

7.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Must meet licensing eligibility requirements through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License

Valid Texas Driver's License

This position is required to pass CJIS background checks from Texas DPS, and must maintain security clearance as required by agencies associated with and working for the City of West University Place.

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