Police Officer ~ Lateral Positions Available

Job Description

Protects the city’s residents and property and enforces laws and ordinances. Duties include patrolling an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crime and enforce laws and ordinances; and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints, taking appropriate action.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area, by vehicle or on foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances, including domestic disputes and burglar alarms, and takes necessary action, including performing first aid.
• Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations.
• Questions witnesses, complainants, and suspects, and takes statements and depositions.
• Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.
• Assists emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and Animal Control Officers.
• Fosters good police-community relations among residents in the community.
• Assists in criminal investigations, including sexual assault cases, child abuse cases, and homicides.
• Resolves community-related issues through community policing efforts; problem solving.
• Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
• Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles.
• Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Serves warrants and makes arrests; Appears in court as required.
• May be used as an Intoxilyzer Operator and/or Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
• May be used as a Field Training Officer as determined by the department.
• May be used as a Mental Health Officer as determined by the department.
• May be used as a Community Events Officer as determined by the department.
• May be used as a School Resource Officer as determined by the department.
• May be used as a Criminal Detective as determined by the department.
• Performs departmental public relations activities, including speaking to schools, churches, and other civic organizations as needed.
• Maintains appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

Education

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least one year of related police experience (some college work in law enforcement preferred); or any equivalent combination for experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and satisfies state requirements.

Knowledge

• Traffic law, Texas Penal Code, city ordinances and TABC laws;
• Radar operation and applicable procedures of use;
• The use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment.

Skill/Ability

• Understand and follow instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations, and laws;
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication;
• Operate a vehicle under emergency conditions;
• Attend and understand police officer training courses;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public;
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action;
• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions;
• Maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.

Safety/Physical Requirements

Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty pounds.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE),
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Application Process

Submit resume, cover letter, and application form.
Initial phone/video screening interview.
In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
Skills assessment (if applicable).
Final interview and reference check.
Job offer to selected candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
• Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Holidays Paid
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!
City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.