Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The overall purpose and general responsibilities of the job.

Responsible for performing general duty police work in protecting life and property; enforcing laws and ordinances; and performing other work-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The fundamental duties and tasks that define the job.

• Patrols City on foot and in patrol car to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, state, and local laws on rotating shifts.
• Observes, reports, and acts upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings, assisting other officers, enforcing traffic, making arrests, transporting prisoners, and investigating crime(s).
• Enforces traffic regulations, directs traffic, and investigates and makes detailed reports of traffic accidents.
• Provides information to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Educates the public on laws and ordinances; assists citizens with complaints and inquiries; and directs them to the appropriate authority.
• Conducts investigative activities on murders, rapes, assaults, sex offenses, stolen vehicles, thefts, burglaries and locates and interrogates suspects and witnesses.
• Administers first aid and requests appropriate medical response.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters that the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains records for investigations and prepares detailed offense and case reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS: Nature of contacts, external relationships, and internal relationships.

Provides general and technical information related to law enforcement involving some sensitivity or conflict. Communication is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written correspondence.

Internal Contacts: Frequent contact with departmental personnel and other City departments.

External Contacts: Constant contact with the general public.

RESPONSIBILITY: Supervision given accountability, safety, budgeting, spending authority and confidentiality.

Primary responsibility for day-to-day supervisory duties in directing police activities. Job has impact on City operations, budget, and public image.

DIFFICULTY: Judgment, initiative, and decision-making.

Judgment is necessary in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval.

GUIDANCE: Supervision received and level of independence.

Employee receives general direction when performing the essential job functions. Work requires interpretation of police, procedures and/or guidelines. Discretion is required in the selection of appropriate resources to use in accomplishing assigned work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working environment and other conditions of employment.

May include exposure to armed/dangerous persons, dangerous animals, communicable diseases, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control, working in and near traffic, and natural and manmade disasters in all weather conditions on a rotating basis.

SECTION III - JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements for formal education and job-related experience.

Graduation from high school or General Education Development Certificate and one year of law enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Utilized in the performance of the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Knowledge of proper care and use of firearms
• Knowledge of law enforcement techniques and procedures
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to perform duties that may include effecting arrest, subduing resisting individuals, chasing fleeing subjects and running, walking crouching, or crawling during emergency operations
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals using tack and diplomacy
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports
• Ability to work with the public in a courteous respectful manner

• Basic Peace Officer Certification (TCLEOSE)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or obtain within 30 days

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements associated with performance of the Essential Job Functions.

Physical requirements include carrying/lifting 50 lbs., dragging or restraining individuals from 50 to 300 pounds; visual acuity, speech, hearing, hand eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate police vehicles with emergency equipment, mobile radios, hand-held radios, cameras, audio visual equipment, telephone, computer keyboard, basic office equipment, fingerprinting equipment, radar equipment and both lethal and non-lethal weapons, rifles, shotguns, and baton; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, running and climbing to perform essential job functions.

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