Police Officer - Recruit

Position Description Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary. Qualifications and Education High school diploma or equivalent. 30 hours of college credit. Certification and Licenses TCOLE certification for Police Officer. Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record. DD214 for prior military service, if applicable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic math for calculating speeding violations, elapsed time, and accident reconstruction. Knowledge of local, state, and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices. Basic computer skills. Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes. Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers. Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances. Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects. Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers. This will require allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system. Salary $73,000 per year. Contact Information Deputy Chief Doug Sandifer View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Burleson