Community-Driven Police Officer: Public Safety & Service

City of Horseshoe Bay; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Horseshoe Bay is seeking a Police Officer to deliver world-class public safety and engage with our community. You will patrol on foot, in a vehicle, or by boat, enforce laws, and support EMS, fire, and other agencies during emergencies.

Qualified candidates will have Texas certification, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent; related experience or education is acceptable. Join our great leadership team and positive work environment.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or associate degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years related experience and/or training; or associate degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas on foot, car, or by boat; communicates with Dispatcher by radio; makes arrests; directs traffic; prepares necessary reports and records; may be called at any time for emergency duties.
• Provides additional patrol for business checks, neighborhood checks, and residential checks.
• Investigates any suspicious activity or cases assigned by supervisor in order to enforce laws and ordinances and investigates traffic accidents.
• Registers and books prisoners, prepares record of arrest, and submits detailed reports of investigation.
• Testifies in court proceedings when required.
• Receives telephone calls and visitors with professional courtesy, attentiveness, and concern.
• Provides support capabilities and performance in emergency situations in cooperation and coordination with all police, fire and EMS personnel involved in handling the emergency; either by traffic control, crowd control, protection of fire equipment, hoses, equipment, etc., and provides assistance to EMS personnel when necessary and appropriate; loading/unloading of victims, etc.
• Provides proactive public relations; provides positive citizen contacts to identify issues or needs. Participates in community education, citizen education events, and public relations,
• Participates in required training activities and readiness checks; proactively maintains equipment and resources.
• Investigates traffic accidents, directs traffic, and assists motorists to ensure public safety.
• Provides backup for Animal Control calls and disturbances.
• Performs bailiff duties and other security detail when assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The City of Horseshoe Bay is seeking a Police Officer to deliver world-class public safety and engage with our community. You will patrol on foot, in a vehicle, or by boat, enforce laws, and support EMS, fire, and other agencies during emergencies.

Qualified candidates will have Texas certification, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent; related experience or education is acceptable. Join our great leadership team and positive work environment.