Certified Police Officer

Under general supervision, performs varied law enforcement duties; enforces laws and regulations and apprehends criminals; provides information, advice and assistance to the public in their use of police and other City services; conducts crime investigations; and does related work as required. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Patrol City in car, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, bicycle and any other means of transportation and on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of reported criminal activity, deaths, and vehicle traffic accidents.
• Respond to any emergency, utilizing exceptional physical abilities which include but are not limited to high speed driving, pursuing criminals while on foot, carrying injured persons, climbing fences and walls, overcoming physical resistance of uncooperative violent suspects, and directing traffic at emergency scenes, fires, and special events. Most of these requirements occur outside and may be in inclement weather.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Work unsupervised as a solo unit in responding to emergencies.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform specialized investigative or detective work as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • A minimum of 30 college credit hours from an accredited university.
  • Two (2) years full-time employment law enforcement experience.
  • Two (2) years of active-duty time in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Two (2) years of full-time basic jailer experience.
    
  • Completed a state-approved Basic peace Officer Course (BPOC) and passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensing exam is required.

• Possession of a Texas Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

• Must currently be a certified Police Officer out-of-state and possess a TCOLE license by the time of appointment.