Police Officer (Certified)

About the role

Police Officers are sworn personnel who currently hold a peace officer license with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). They ensure the safety and security of City streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

Typical duties may include: maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; conducting patrol; issuing citations; collecting evidence; preparing incident reports; educating staff and public on crime safety/prevention; and performing other related activities.

• Responds to routine and complex emergency requests and situations; maintains readiness for emergency calls; and answers and responds to radio or telephone dispatches
• Performs patrol of assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, or in patrol cars; responds to citizen requests or service dispatches; quells disturbances; investigates suspicious or illegal activities, persons, or establishments; enforces applicable laws related to protection of life and property
• Conducts interviews and questions witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and preserves evidence; secures crime scenes; issues warnings and citations; arrests and transports violators to assigned facilities; and/or inspects prisoners and jails for weapons or contraband
• Coordinates with and provides information to staff and the public to disseminate educational information on crime safety/prevention
• Prepares and maintains suspect illness and injury, accident, arrest, and other critical incident, and administrative reports, records, logs, and other documentation
• As assigned, may serve as detectives, drug enforcement task force members, school resource officers, identification officers, field training officers, or perform other assigned functions

Requirements

• Possess an Active Peace Officer License through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Valid Texas driver's license; Peace Officer license through TCOLE
• Must pass CJIS background checks from Texas DPS, and must maintain security clearance as required by agencies associated with and working for the City of West University Place

Qualifications and Skills

This position requires a combination of law enforcement training and experience, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.