Patrol Officer

Department: Police Department


Reports To: Police Sergeant


Location: Police Station

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Step 4-3

SUMMARY

Enforces laws protecting life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbances of the peace, and arrests violators by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change

**This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Patrols assigned area in patrol car to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
• Answers radio dispatch or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
• Familiarize oneself with the assigned area and the persons residing there.
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments; quell disturbances.
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Performs first aid and assists victims of accidents.
• Investigate causes and results of accidents and unusual or suspicious conditions. Directs and controls traffic.
• Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations; serves warrants.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Conducts security checks on commercial buildings and residences.
• Arrest persons suspected of misdemeanors or felonies.
• Maintains vehicle and personal assigned equipment.
• Guards, transports, detainees
• Performs jail duty as assigned.
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
• Addresses and works with community groups to promote good public relations and inform citizens of police activities, crime prevention, and crime problems.
• Writes accurate, timely, detailed incidents, investigations, activities, and other reports.
• Testifies in court as needed to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
• Assist other agencies and departments as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned and required.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position's essential duties and responsibilities is listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and Experience

• Successful completion of a certified police academy
• Prior experience and/or training are preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Texas Class "C" Driver's License in good standing
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may vary from situation to situation.

***This position is considered essential and requires response in an area-wide or local emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.