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City of Amarillo; Police; On-site; PLN 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education pay

Certification pay

Clothing allowance

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of Amarillo Police Department seeks individuals who, after graduation from the Police Academy, will patrol assigned areas, investigate traffic accidents, perform escort and guard duties, write reports, and respond to calls for service. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens with a high school diploma or GED, able to read, write and speak English, and hold a valid driver’s license. The department conducts civil service testing with specified dates and deadlines, offering accommodations as

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with good character and no felony or Class A convictions.
• English language literacy at a high school graduate level (read, write, speak).
• Normal speech and hearing; follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures; statutes and ordinances.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group; work under duress.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas after completing the Police Academy.
• Investigates traffic accidents and enforces traffic laws.
• Writes reports, handles escorts and guard duties, and responds to calls for service.
• Interviews victims and witnesses; makes arrests and detains criminals as needed.
• Operates in a variety of settings and prepares written documentation.

Skills

US citizenship

English literacy

Reading & writing

Following instructions

Law enforcement knowledge

Statutes & ordinances

Professional interaction

Duel stress resilience

Data entry & word processing

Verbal & written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers for data entry & word processing

Job description

The City of Amarillo Police Department seeks individuals who, after graduation from the Police Academy, will patrol assigned areas, investigate traffic accidents, perform escort and guard duties, write reports, and respond to calls for service. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens with a high school diploma or GED, able to read, write and speak English, and hold a valid driver’s license. The department conducts civil service testing with specified dates and deadlines, offering accommodations as