Patrol Officer

Job Description: PATROL OFFICERCLASS NO. 1025 EEOC CATEGORY: Protective Service WorkersPAY GROUP: FLSA: Nonexempt SUMMARY OF POSITION Protects the city's residents and property and enforces laws and ordinances. Duties include patrolling an assigned area, generally by vehicle, and responding to emergency calls and routine complaints, taking appropriate action.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Patrol Supervisor; Corporal and/or Sergeant.Directs: This is a nonsupervisory position.Other: Has frequent contact with other police department employees, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.ESSENTIAL DUTIES* Patrol an assigned area, by vehicle or by foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances, including domestic disputes and burglar alarms, and take necessary action when necessary.Direct and escort traffic, operate traffic radar monitoring equipment, issue traffic citations, and investigate traffic accidents.Question witnesses, complainants, and suspects, and take statements.Serve warrants and make arrests.Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.Appear in court as required.Share information and work with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.Conduct security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.Respond to animal control calls.Assist in criminal investigations, including sexual assault, child abuse, narcotic, and homicide cases.Tag and log evidence.Maintain on‑call status and work overtime as necessary.Specialize in traffic, suspect apprehension, directed patrol, or other areas as assigned.Occasionally relieve Communications Operator as necessary.OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES* Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: applicable state, federal, and local laws; techniques and procedures used in the law enforcement field; accident investigation; city ordinances; radar operation and applicable procedures of use; and the use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment.Skill/Ability to: understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policies, rules, regulations, and laws; operate a vehicle under emergency conditions; attend and understand police officer training courses; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action; maintain accurate records; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING High school diploma or its equivalent (GED), graduation from a state‑approved police academy with a current valid TCOLE license, or the ability to obtain a TCOLE license (college coursework in criminal justice desirable).Not have been convicted, placed on probation, or ordered community supervision by a court of a class B misdemeanor or higher in the last ten years.Not have been convicted of family violence.Not have ever been convicted of an offense Class A Misdemeanor or above.Have not been discharged from any branch of military service for less than honorable conditions.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); or possesses acceptable training to meet minimum standards for initial licensure as outlined in the current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Texas Administrative Code 217.1 and appropriate Texas driver's license.JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS The City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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