Community Policing Patrol Officer

City of Maypearl; Clute (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Clute Police Department seeks qualified applicants to serve and protect Clute and surrounding areas through community policing, crime prevention, and problem solving. You will engage with the community, respond to emergencies, and support investigations while upholding public safety and lawful procedures.

Qualified candidates must complete a certified academy recognized by TCOLE, pass licensing, and maintain firearms certification.

Formación

• Must pass departmental physical agility examination.
• Ability to walk, run, sit and drive.
• Must maintain firearms certification.
• Must use physical force to restrain prisoners.
• Must be able to hear and communicate effectively with citizens and in the courtroom.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, golf cart, and on foot to prevent crime and issue citations.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Perform security checks on commercial buildings and residences.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking violations.
• Investigate traffic accidents and suspicious circumstances.
• Respond to emergency calls and take necessary steps.
• Arrest and book individuals for misdemeanors and felonies.
• Testify in various courts when required.
• Prepare patrol, offense and arrest reports.
• Provide information to citizens about laws and ordinances.
• Secure crime scenes and assist in investigations.
• Guard and transport prisoners including those needing mental health treatment.
• Operate police vehicles in normal and emergency modes.
• Impound vehicles and maintain inventory forms.
• Maintain departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Engage with community groups to promote positive relations and crime prevention.
• Interview and take statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Assist the Fire Department with traffic control.
• Follow up on investigations as needed.
• Perform other duties (jail, dispatch, investigations, animal control, etc.).

Conocimientos

Patrol

Investigations

Traffic control

Public safety

Educación

TCOLE academy

Peace officer license

Descripción del empleo

City of Clute Police Department seeks qualified applicants to serve and protect Clute and surrounding areas through community policing, crime prevention, and problem solving. You will engage with the community, respond to emergencies, and support investigations while upholding public safety and lawful procedures.

Qualified candidates must complete a certified academy recognized by TCOLE, pass licensing, and maintain firearms certification.