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 and statements; make arrests; and transport suspects.
• Investigate automobile accidents and check stolen‑vehicle reports.
• Prevent crime and perform work in accordance with department rules and regulations.
• Perform routine patrol, traffic regulation, and preliminary investigations while operating patrol cruisers, motorcycles, or on foot.
• Operate independently in dangerous situations, exercising judgment during emergencies.
• Keep records and prepare activity reports; testify in court as needed; and perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous, full‑time service as a paid, licensed or certified peace officer in a law‑enforcement agency (including approved out‑of‑state agencies).
• Position must have authority to enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for service, carry a firearm, and exercise discretion.
• No break in service exceeding three (3) years from the time of leaving the previous agency to the time of application with LPD.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a physical examination.

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally walk, stand, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and crawl during a shift.
• Continuously lift up to 10 lb; frequently lift up to 50 lb; occasionally lift up to 100 lb (e.g., to restrain suspects).
• Continuously carry up to 25 lb; frequently carry up to 25 lb and occasionally up to 100 lb (e.g., to transport stolen property or injured persons).
• Occasionally push and pull objects; frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees while pursuing suspects.
• Occasionally move the entire body along a surface in a crawling motion to pursue suspects.
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height; coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement 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.