Police Officer

About the role

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is seeking a Police Officer to join their dynamic team dedicated to public safety and community service. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to tackle real challenges onsite, fostering a thrilling environment where every day brings new experiences. The role involves working hand-in-hand with the community, utilizing strong communication skills and innovative problem-solving strategies to create a safer, more vibrant Fair Oaks Ranch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the community to foster trust and safety.
• Respond to calls for service, assist in emergencies, and conduct thorough investigations.
• Utilize evidence collection, documentation, and adhere to court testimony standards.
• Interpret and apply laws impartially, remain calm under pressure, and make sound decisions in rapidly evolving situations.
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in every interaction.
• Maintain physical endurance, agility, and meet established firearms qualifications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal and traffic laws, ordinances, and TABC regulations.
• Proficiency in law enforcement practices, patrol operations, and investigative techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, and departmental policies accurately and impartially.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Physical endurance, agility, and meeting established firearms qualification standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a police academy program.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Skills

• Operation of emergency vehicles and response equipment under pressure or rapidly evolving emergency conditions.
• Use of firearms, defensive tactics, and non-lethal control techniques.
• Report writing, documentation, and record management systems.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public.
• Analyzing situations, adopting a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.
• Modeling professionalism and departmental values for new officers and cadets.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Building positive working relationships with community members, peers, and supervisors.
• Maintaining trust through ethical and community-focused policing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Competitive Salary.
• Paid Time Off.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% mandatory contribution).
• 2:1 match.

Pay

$67,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.