Instructional Assistant II-LH/CH/RSP $500 Sign-on Bonus

Description

Performs a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and the prevention of crimes; performs specialized police work for assigned area of responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Promotes a secure environment by patrolling, on car, by foot and on bike, the City and assigned districts, deterring crime by presence, assisting in high risk situations, providing special surveillance operations, taking reports, operating Police equipment, enforcing State and local laws and City ordinances, subduing combative or uncooperative citizens, making lawful arrests and keeping the peace on civil scenes.
• Enforces traffic laws by patrolling roadways, responding to calls from Dispatch Center, observing violations and making traffic stops, searching vehicles in probable cause is found, issuing citations or verbal warnings and filing reports.
• Reports on motor vehicle accidents by responding to accidents, clearing the road way, interviewing involved parties, observing and recording evidence at the scene, interpreting and drawing conclusions from evidence, making an overall assessment of the incident, taking appropriate actions, issuing citations and filing reports.
• Investigates crimes by responding to calls for service, interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects, gathering and documenting evidence, submitting evidence, filing reports, issuing citations, taking suspects into custody, and filing charges through the District Attorney’s office.
• Maintains positive community relations by answering citizens’ questions and providing various other forms of civic service and assistance for citizens, by surveying the public to evaluate problem areas and specific needs and questioning citizens for their opinions on Police matters.

Job Requirements

• Education - • High School diploma or GED - • Minimum of 12 college credit hours (Police Recruits with GED Only) - • Must be at least 21 years of age
• Certification and Other Requirements - Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

The Allen Police Department will be offering an entry level examination for the position of Police Officer per the dates/times listed on the Police Entrance Exam Application in this packet. Please report for the testing in proper dress attire and bring gym clothes for the physical assessment. Study guides for the examination are available through the Internal Affairs Division at the Police Administration Building at 205 West McDermott. The cost for the study guide is $3.50 (only cash or money order is accepted). If you desire to have the guide mailed to you, please send a $5.50 money order for the cost of the guide and shipping. On the test day, you MUST bring with you: 1. Gym clothes and athletic shoes for the physical assessment. 2. Proper identification, specifically your drivers license. Registration and instructions will begin at 8:30am. No one will be admitted once the process has begun. Out of town applicants are responsible for making their own overnight accommodations. All travel related expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant.