Certified Police Officer

National Police; Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking a dedicated patrol officer to work in partnership with the community to deter crime and maintain safety. The role involves patrolling designated areas, responding to calls, detaining suspects, and reporting findings to supervisors.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license without major restrictions, and a TCOLE Peace Officer Certification. The position emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license without restrictions except “A.”
• Possession of a TCOLE Peace Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Observe patrol area for violations, perform traffic enforcement, detain suspects and assist investigations.
• Respond to citizen calls for service, take reports, and sign complaints.
• Conduct security checks and respond to alarms; assist Fire-EMS as needed.
• Maintain uniforms and equipment including vehicles and radar equipment; report maintenance issues.
• Prepare official reports and participate in emergency management activities when required.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Observation skills

Traffic enforcement

Interviewing witnesses

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $61,280 to $68,972

Position Summary

Uniformed patrol works in partnership with the community to maintain law and order, protect members of the public and their property. Perform general patrol functions for designated area for the purposes of deterrence and observation, maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Essential Functions

• Observe patrol area for statutory violations, perform traffic enforcement to include issuing citations for violations, request warrant checks and license checks by communication personnel, detain suspicious persons for further investigation, serve arrest and search warrants, transport prisoners as needed, seize, test, weigh and store evidence from investigations, interview and interrogate witnesses.
• Answer and respond to citizen calls for service including visiting with the complaining witnesses, perform investigations through observation, discussion with witnesses or other techniques, taking reports and signing complaints.
• Conduct security checks and respond to various residential and business alarms; assist Fire-EMS department as necessary.
• Maintain and use assigned uniforms and equipment including vehicles, handguns and radar equipment, report any maintenance issues as needed.
• Follow departmental and city safety guidelines and attend training as required and provided and participate in emergency management activities in the event of an emergency.
• Prepare official reports.

Requirements

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid Texas driver’s license without restrictions except “A.”
• Possession of a TCOLE Peace Officer Certification.