TCOLE Certified Police Officer

The City of Fate is seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our team as a TCOLE Certified Police Officer . Come experience firsthand the positive impact you can make in a community that truly values its Police Department! The Fate Police Department serves a growing community. Officers protect the city’s residents and property by providing police services during assigned shifts. They respond to emergency calls and routine complaints, investigate incidents, and complete administrative and incident reports. Work is performed within a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication. This position reports to the Police Sergeant and does not supervise others. What We Offer: Certification pay for: Intermediate Peace Officer - $50/month Advanced Peace Officer - $100/month Master Peace Officer - $150/month Bilingual - $50/month EMT - $50/month Paramedic - $150/month Comprehensive Insurance Package: Our employees benefit from a robust insurance package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and basic life. The City subsidizes 36% of dependent medical premiums. HRA Benefit: A city-provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) card with a balance of $5,100 annually. This can be used to cover dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 match, 7% employee contribution, 5-year vesting. Optional Deferred Compensation program available. Opportunity for continuous professional growth and development. Lateral transfers above the standard hiring range may be considered in certain circumstances Duties: The following duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification; rather, they represent a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Respond to emergency calls, routine complaints and disturbances, and take necessary action. Ensure that appropriate vehicles, personnel, and equipment arrive safely at the emergency scene. Direct and coordinate emergency scene activity until relieved of command by a superior officer. Enforce city statutes and ordinances, state laws and policies for which the Police Department is accountable. Direct traffic, escort traffic, operate traffic speed enforcement equipment, and issue traffic warnings and citations. Investigate criminal activity, traffic collisions, and emergency incidents. Question suspects, serve warrants, and take statements and complaints from citizens and witnesses. Keep records of activities, prepare, submit and file reports related to criminal acts and calls for service. Attend training to improve job performance and meet certification requirements. Patrol an assigned area by vehicle, alone or as a two-person team. Approach suspects of illegal activity; pursue and, if required, exert the force necessary to apprehend, detain, or control the suspect for the purpose of making an arrest or preserving the peace and maintaining law and order. Appear and testify in court as required. Share information and work with other police agencies and other shifts as directed and as appropriate. Prepare and submit arrest and activity reports to the shift supervisor. Prepare and present educational programs to members of the public. Provide assistance and guidance to new recruits, which may include full training of new police officers. Provide information and assistance to members of the community and visitors. Foster positive police department – community relations. Have appropriate frequent contact with other police department employees, other agencies involved in the criminal justice system, other organizations, schools, youth, and members of the public. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Required Licenses or Certifications before application: Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE). Note: Required certificates and licenses (once obtained) must maintain throughout the course of employment. Knowledge Areas: Public Safety and Security: Rules and regulations for the protection of people, data, and property, including the use of weapons and force. Office Software: Current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the city. Law and Government: Laws, penal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process. Traffic Safety: Traffic safety laws. Required Skills: Goal-oriented Crisis Communication: effectively structuring questioning, answering, and listening interactions with people to determine their needs in urgent situations. Mechanical/Technical: Safe operation of diverse equipment, including vehicles, computers, weapons, radios, mapping systems, copiers, fax machines, calculators, cameras, and scanners. Cooperation: Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Maintain Current Knowledge: Reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Public Speaking. Deductive Reasoning: Applying general rules to specific problems to derive logical answers. Inductive Reasoning: Combining separate pieces of information or specific answers to problems to form general rules or conclusions. Judgment and Decision-making: Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action, and making appropriate decisions. Negotiation: Ability to bring others together to reconcile differences. Physical Demands / Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to drive a vehicle, lift up to 25 pounds, listen, see, sit, stand, walk, and talk. The employee is frequently required to balance and carry items. The employee occasionally is required to run, climb, crawl, kneel, and lift up to 100 pounds. The person performing the duties of the Police Officer position may encounter the following working conditions: blood-borne pathogens, confining workspace, dirty environment, electrical hazards, extreme temperatures or weather conditions, air contamination, improper illumination, noise, responsibility for the safety of others, toxic or caustic materials, or violence. The City of Fate is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Fate will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Fate and the employees. This position is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements change. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Fate