Lateral Police Officer

Essential Functions

• Protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Answer calls and complaints involving accidents, robberies, burglaries, fires, misdemeanors, and felonies.
• Render first aid at crime scenes; assist or conduct preliminary investigations; apprehend suspects; gather evidence; obtain witness names; obtain statements; make arrests; and transport suspects.
• Investigate automobile accidents and check stolen automobile reports;
• Prevent crime;
• Perform work in accordance with department rules and regulations;
• Perform routine patrol, traffic regulation, and preliminary investigations;
• Perform duties in patrol cruisers, motorcycles, or on foot;
• Perform duties which may involve danger, and which require officer to act without supervision in the exercise of independent judgment in meeting emergencies;
• Keep records and prepare activity reports;
• Testify in court as needed;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• To be eligible for the Lateral Entry Program with the Lubbock Police Department, applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of continuous, full-time service as a paid, licensed or certified peace officer in a law enforcement agency, including out-of-state agencies as approved by the Chief of Police.
• Candidates must have held a position with the authority to enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for service, carry a firearm, and exercise discretion in the performance of their duties.
• Additionally, applicants must not have a break in service exceeding three (3) years from the time they left their previous law enforcement agency to the time of application with LPD.

Skills

• Ability To Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature;
• Show aptitude for law enforcement work;
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action;
• Write clear and accurate reports;
• Understand and follow oral directions;
• Drive an automobile;
• Learn the use and care of small firearms;
• Make keen observations and remember names, faces, and details of incidents;
• Meet age and physical standards established by the Civil Service Commission;
• Communicate effectively with others

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally walk and stand and kneel during a shift
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders and other inclined surfaces in order to pursue suspects
• Continuously lift up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds in order to restrain suspects
• Continuously carry up to 25 pounds
• Frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 100 pounds in order to carry stolen property or injured people
• Occasionally push and pull objects during the shift
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to pursue suspects
• Occasionally move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion in order to pursue suspects
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle

Benefits

The City of Lubbock Police Department provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view salary and benefits information, click here.