Summary

Performs routine patrol duties, including responding to calls, enforcing traffic laws, communicating with citizens, arresting suspects, and preparing reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Patrols city, including responding to service calls, enforcing state mandated laws and city ordinances, and issuing citations

Performs traffic duties, including enforcing traffic laws, investigating accidents, and directing traffic

Communicates with the public regarding service calls, complaints, and requests for information

Makes misdemeanor and felony arrests of suspects

Prepares activity and arrest reports

Testifies in court as needed

Secures crime scenes and conducts crime scene investigations, including taking photographs and fingerprints

Serves warrants

Provides funeral escort services

Participates in job-related training

Assists in preparation of annual division budget

Assists in establishing goals and objectives

Coordinates and maintains special programs

Provides field training for new officers

Serves on city boards and advisory boards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a non-supervisory position; however, the employee may occasionally be asked to perform some of the duties of Sergeant in their absence.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus five years of law enforcement experience with 2 years assigned to investigations; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

State statutes, city ordinances, and criminal law; department policies and procedures; standard office practices and procedures; community policing theory and application; and first aid procedures.

Skill/Ability To

Read manuals and interpret policies and procedures; write letters, memos, and instructions; evaluate emergency and other situations and make sound decisions; operate a police vehicle in emergency or high-speed situations; safely and effectively operate a firearm; operate other police-issued law enforcement equipment, including baton, handcuffs, radar unit, and cameras; perform basic mathematical calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement and government officials, co-workers, and the general public; and operate a computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Intermediate certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required, and valid Texas driver's licens