Police Officer - Certified Applicants Only

About the role

The Patrol Division Sergeant oversees a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks include preventive patrol, responding to calls for service, interviewing witnesses, and providing assistance to the public.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine preventive patrol in residential and business areas.
• Responds to calls for police service and takes appropriate action.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and arrested persons.
• Provides information to the public and assists with emergencies.
• Enforces traffic laws and investigates accidents.
• Issues citations and apprehends offenders.
• Performs initial crime scene investigations and reports.
• Testifies in legal proceedings and maintains records.
• Attends in-service training to stay updated on laws and trends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED with at least 30 college credit hours, or three years military experience, or three years as a certified police officer.
• Must have Texas Basic Peace Officer certification.
• Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of crime prevention techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in crime scene investigation.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in accident investigations.
• Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Skills in the care and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, and chemical agents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and the general public.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn the geography of the City and surrounding areas.
• Ability to maintain composure under emergency situations, and to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise discretion.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Considerable knowledge of crime prevention techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in crime scene investigation.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in accident investigations.
• Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Skills in the care and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, and chemical agents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and the general public.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn the geography of the City and surrounding areas.
• Ability to maintain composure under emergency situations, and to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise discretion.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must pass P/T test prior to employment.
• Some tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
• Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Environmental Requirements: Some tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, and fumes.) Some tasks require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. Some tasks require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke. Some tasks require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals. Some tasks require exposure to dust or pollen. Some tasks may require exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites).

Benefits

The City of Royse City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Telework options
• On-site fitness center
• Free parking
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate shifts and duties.