About the City of Jonestown:
Jonestown is nestled in the beautiful Hill Country region of the state, serving as a gateway to this scenic area. It is located on the north shores of Lake Travis, one of the largest and most popular lakes in Texas. The town offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Situated just northwest of Austin, Jonestown enjoys a convenient location close to the city's amenities while still providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Its proximity to Lake Travis means residents and visitors have easy access to recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The area's rolling hills and lush greenery add to its charm, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful retreat or outdoor adventure.
The City of Jonestown is a great place to work! With the continued population growth in the greater Austin area, the Jonestown Police Department is looking for qualified, motivated professionals who are seeking employment to serve our community.
The Jonestown Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer. This position is a Full-Time Peace Officer position.
Applicants must meet all the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for holding a peace officer license and must be licensed peace officers in the State of Texas.
Benefits:
- Officers work 12 hour shifts and have every other 3 day weekend off.
- Incentive pay for Intermediate, Advanced or Master TCOLE certification.
- Incentive pay for Field Training Officer Certification.
- Incentive pay for Police Motorcycle Operator Certification.
- Incentive pay for Associates, Bachelors or Masters college degree.
- Shift differential pay.
- Longevity pay after 5 years of service.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation accrual at a rate of 3.08 hours for each 2-week period in a calendar year, totaling 10 working days each 12 months.
- Sick leave accrual to total 12 days every 12 months.
- Insurance: Hospital, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System, 7% with a 2:1 match by the City of Jonestown
Job Summary:
Under the immediate supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, the patrol officer preserves order, arrests offenders, and protects the residents and visitors of Jonestown on land and on Lake Travis without favor or prejudice. The patrol officer enforces federal and state laws, and local ordinances, conducting traffic and lake enforcement and investigating traffic and boat collisions, initiating proactive patrols, performing preliminary investigations, and other related duties or assignments.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal acts or statute violations were involved.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in the patrol area.
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
- Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
- Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Patrol specific areas on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, UTV, SUV or boat, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
- Direct traffic flows and reroutes traffic in case of emergencies.
- Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
- Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
- Provide road information to assist motorists.
- Provide lake information to assist boaters.
- Patrol the waters of Lake Travis to enforce the Texas Water Safety Act and local ordinances.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must meet all the requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for holding a peace officer license and must be a licensed peace officers in the State of Texas.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a citizen of the United States and have permanent residence in the State of Texas prior to becoming appointed as an officer. Residence within 30 minutes from the City is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to perform the duties as described in the job description and successfully and complete the medical physical, drug screening, and psychological examination.
- A thorough background investigation is conducted on all aspects of your Personal History Statement. You must be able to establish evidence of your good moral character and a well-adjusted personality. There cannot be any traits displayed which do not meet the standards of acceptable conduct. Evidence of conduct that could bring discredit upon the reputation of this department is grounds for rejection or termination if appointed and later found.
- Past employment history, number of jobs, reasons for leaving, and employment references will be considered. Unfavorable records may be grounds for rejections. All cases will be evaluated.
- Any applicant who has been charged with a crime above a class “C” misdemeanor within the past six (6) months will not be considered.
- Applicants convicted of crime above a class “C” within the last five (5) years may be rejected.
- A felony conviction will be cause for rejection.
- Discovery of bad moral character, membership in an organization advocating the overthrow of the government, dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Military, mental or emotional instability, excessive traffic convictions, DWI or DUID charges, along with DWLS charges are grounds for rejection.
Position Requirements:
Standing, sitting, lying down, kneeling, twisting upper body, climbing, crawling, bending, stretching, walking, running, jumping, carrying, listening, using radios, talking, telephone use, use of computers extensively, qualifying with duty weapons, carrying of a duty weapon and other assigned tools, exposure to all outdoor conditions as well as inclement weather to include but not limited to sun, rain, heat or cold, the possibility of exposure to bio-hazard and hazardous materials, exposure to animals (wild & domestic) and has the ability to take physical control of another person as required and needed.
Note:
Applicant must perform all of the above duties and responsibilities without any bias or prejudice against any person because of age, race, religion, sex, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or another unlawful basis an applicant must perform and accomplish any other duties as directed by the Administrative Staff or the Chief of Police.
CONTACT THE JONESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN APPLICATION PACKET AT 512-267-7007
Applicants shall submit a City of Jonestown application for employment and a personal history background packet, available at the Police Department.