Entry Level Police Officer

Gfoat; Beeville (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Beeville, TX is seeking a Police Officer to patrol city streets, respond to dispatch calls, and deter crime to protect life and property under city, state, and federal laws.

You will write reports, testify in court, issue warrants and citations, and assist citizens, while maintaining professional conduct and regular attendance.

This is a full-time position requiring vigilance, integrity, and teamwork in a busy Beeville environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid TX Driver's License or available alternative means of transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to police calls from dispatcher, handle burglaries, thefts, accidents, and disturbances.
• Write police reports documenting offenses and adhere to procedures and ethics.
• Patrol streets by car or foot, issue citations, serve warrants, and assist the public.
• Attend shift briefings, obtain assignments, compile reports, and testify in court.
• Transfer prisoners and perform related duties; maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision, patrol the city to enforce law and order; respond to dispatch calls; and perform special assignments to protect life and property through detection and crime prevention under the laws of the city, state, and United States; carry out special assignments in the field of police work; do related work as required; provide reports of assignments and/or related work as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to police calls from dispatcher; house or business burglary, auto thefts, auto accidents, criminal mischief; alarms, domestic violence, assistance to elderly or disabled persons who have accidents in the home; drive to the scene; provide protection or assistance or apprehend suspects.
• Write police reports when offense occurs which necessitates documentation; adhere to proper police procedures; and the Police Officer's Code of Ethics.
• Patrol city streets when not on an assigned call (drive-by's and foot patrols); buildings or homes for burglars; give traffic citations; serve warrants; assist citizens, for example by changing tires or giving directions.
• Perform miscellaneous duties; attend shift briefings; obtain assignments and equipment; compile reports; appear in court for testimony; communicate with other officers, detectives, district attorney's office about cases; serve as court bailiff; transfer prisoners to and from county jail; vacuum/clean inside of vehicle.
• Work in the office; occasionally relieve dispatcher.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other work duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL WORK HABIT:

• Regular Attendance in a workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, MINIMUM REQUIRES FOR EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid TX Driver's License or available alternative means of transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation