Police Officer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policies
• Inspect vehicles for weapons or contraband at the start of work shift and after each transport of prisoners or other persons
• Check the condition of assigned vehicle and equipment, identify and request needed repairs to vehicle and equipment
• Communicate using the police radio and safely operate vehicles and emergency equipment in emergency situations
• Distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous situations and distinguish legal from non-legal activities
• Responds to calls for police assistance from citizens and responds to crimes in progress
• Investigates suspicious circumstances and arrests and/or issues citations to traffic law violators
• Mediates domestic and family disputes and takes action according to departmental policy and family violence statutes and controls hostile groups
• Conducts frisks and pat-down searches in accordance with departmental policies and within the framework of Terry v Ohio
• Makes arrests and uses force in accordance with departmental policies and statutes, conducts searches of arrested persons, handcuffs or otherwise restrain arrested person, and restrain violent or disorderly prisoners
• Uses firearms within guidelines of policies and procedures and established laws governing use of force
• Conducts preliminary investigations on criminal offenses and conducts follow-up investigations as directed by supervisory personnel
• Participates in firearms training and maintains clean functional service weapons
• Provides intelligence information on known or suspected offenders to appropriate agency divisions or other agencies
• Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Patrolling areas and identifying violations and security issues
• Reacting to criminal situations using critical judgement and initiating lawful responses
• Assessing situations and determining best alternative to provide safety and security
• Maintaining physical fitness and mental alertness
• Operating applicable communications and law enforcement equipment
• Providing customer service in support of public safety
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure)

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Basic Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.