Police Officer (Certified ONLY)

About the role

Provides crime prevention and law enforcement services for the Town through proactive patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties in a designated area during an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a specific beat or operates in a specific unit to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in assigned area.
• Promotes a positive image in performing community-policing duties (community meetings, social events, beat health issues, problem solving resources, etc.).
• Responds to calls for police service (disturbances, burglaries, prowlers, suspicious persons, etc.) and takes necessary action.
• Conducts thorough investigations by following up on investigative leads, suspects, conducting interviews, making arrests, writing, and executing warrants, arranging for medical exams, gathering intelligence, and performing surveillance.
• Secures crime scenes and arrests suspect(s) in misdemeanor and felony offenses.
• Directs traffic, issues citations, and investigates accidents.
• Completes offense, incident, and arrest reports.
• Guards and transports prisoners.
• Testsifies as a witness in court, to include Grand Jury and civil courts as required.
• Operates and maintains vehicle and issued equipment.
• Attends training activities and receives classroom or field instruction in job related subjects.
• Stores, tags, and logs evidence and recovered property.
• Maintains a positive friendly and effective working relationship with the general public and co-workers.
• Reports any unsafe, hazardous, or perilous conditions to the proper authority.
• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and departmental policies, procedures, and administrative orders.
• Informs supervisor of all work activities.
• Performs other duties specific to division, specialized assignment, or unit as applicable.

Requirements

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid state issued driver's license and must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency if hired from out of state.
• Must be able to pass all steps of the hiring process and meet all other Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) minimum requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must successfully complete the Police Training Officer (PTO) field training program.
• No convictions involving family violence.
• No convictions of a Class B misdemeanor or greater under the Texas Penal Code or any comparable state or federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• No criminal charges pending or under indictment for any criminal offense.
• No marijuana use within the last two years and no other illegal drug use within the last five years.
• Not on probation for any criminal offense.
• Not have more than three chargeable accidents within the last three years, or any combination of chargeable accidents and moving violations which equal four or more in the last three years.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.
• Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
• MUST WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS; NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAY AND ACCEPT ON-CALL DUTY STATUS.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate police equipment (vehicles, weapons, radios, etc.).
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the job: must be able to see, write, hear, talk, run, climb, bend, physically restrain a person, endure extended periods of exertion, and sit for long periods of time; to observe and remember names, faces, and details of incidents; to work in adverse environmental conditions.

SkillsMust have a general working knowledge of Police Officer and/or law enforcement regulations.

Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.

Bilingual skills are preferred.

Must be able to communicate courteously and effectively with other people and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality at all times; exercise good judgment and make competent decisions in all activities; work flexible hours and accept on-call duty status; and maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage that includes doctor visits, prescriptions, specialist care, and hospital services. We offer two health plan options to suit your needs.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine check-ups, cleanings and other dental procedures.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for eye exams, glasses and contact lenses.
• Wellness Program: Free access to the Town’s Community Activity Center, participation in wellness challenges, and health resources to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Retirement & Financial Benefits Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): Upon retirement the Town matches retirement contributions 2:1 to help you save for retirement.
• 457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation: Voluntary contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Disability Insurance: Long-term and optional short-term disability coverage in the case of illness or injury.
• Paid Time Off Vacation: Paid vacation days each year to help you relax and recharge.
• Sick: Paid sick days each year for illness or medical appointments.
• Holidays: Paid time off for Town recognized holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and others.
• Work – Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health support, financial planning resources and other services for you and your dependents.
• Compressed Work Schedule: Complete your full workweek in fewer than five days.
• Flex Place Work: Work up to 90 days away from the worksite.
• Flex-Time Work Schedule: Flexible arrival and departure times to complete a full workweek of hours.