Entry Level Police Officer

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station police officers perform a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks, investigative work, and administrative duties to protect citizens and enforce laws.

Incumbents may be assigned to patrol, traffic, investigations, school resources, and other special assignments as designated by the Police Chief, with an emphasis on safety and public service.

Qualifications

• GED equivalent plus 12 college hours, or 2 years of military service, or high school diploma.
• Basic TCOLE peace officer certification or the ability to complete the basic peace officer academy.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• United States citizen.
• Knowledge of existing criminal and traffic codes.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to complete the Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities including arresting offenders and suspects, court appearances, enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, directing traffic, serving papers, guarding and transporting prisoners, and responding to emergencies.
• Respond to calls for assistance, provide medical help when needed, determine need for action, perform lifesaving procedures, apprehend suspects, and conduct security checks.
• Patrol assigned areas by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to deter crime and maintain accountability.
• Perform and assist in criminal investigations, secure crime scenes, preserve evidence, and cooperate with other agencies.
• Build partnerships with community groups and respond to citizens’ questions about laws and City ordinances.
• Prepare and submit reports on crimes and activities.
• Maintain required training proficiencies.
• Perform related duties including assisting other officers.

Skills

Physical fitness

Situational awareness

Decision making

Communication

Education

GED equivalent + 12 college hours

2 years military service

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Perform a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention tasks, investigative work, special assignments, technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department, while protecting the lives and property of the citizens of College Station through the enforcement of federal, state and municipal laws codes and ordinances.

Additional Assignments within this rank may include, but not limited to:

• Patrol
• traffic
• criminal investigator
• crime prevention officer
• field training officer
• school resource officer
• recruitment/training officer
• any other assignment, as designated by the Police Chief

The following represent the core areas of responsibilities, however, incumbents function to provide a broad range of police services and specific duties that will vary based on assignment.Any one position may not include all of the duties listed.In addition, the listed duties may not include all tasks that may be found within a position in this class.

1. Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities which include, but not limited to, arresting offenders and suspects for traffic and criminal offenses, preparing for and appearing in court for criminal, civil, and other law enforcement related matters, enforcing traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, directing traffic (when necessary), serving civil and criminal papers, guarding and transporting prisoners and responding to emergency calls (accidents, burglaries, prowlers, etc.).
2. Respond to calls for assistance, policy enforcement, medical help, or safety; collect information, assist with possible medical emergencies, and determine need for further action; perform lifesaving procedures when necessary; physically apprehend and search suspects utilizing appropriate techniques and maneuvers; and conduct security checks on commercial buildings and residences.
3. Patrol an assigned area by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to discourage crime, maintaining responsibility and accountability for assigned geographic area.
4. Perform and assist in criminal investigations, secure crime scenes and preserve evidence, and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
5. Build and maintain effective partnerships with community groups and members and respond to requests and inquiries from citizens concerning laws and City ordinances.
6. Prepare and submit reports on crimes and activities.
7. Maintain required training proficiencies.
8. Perform related duties as assigned, to include assisting other Police officers in conducting assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required

• GED equivalent plus 12 hours of college; or 2 years of continuous military service; or High school diploma
• Basic TCOLE peace officer certification [licensed] or the ability to complete the basic peace officer academy [non-licensed]
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• United States citizen
• Knowledge of existing criminal and traffic codes [licensed]
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying, dragging, and safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• Ability to work under a variety of unfavorable conditions including exposure to gunfire, harsh weather, poor or no lighting, exposure to hazardous chemicals and smoke, extremes in temperatures, all types of weather conditions, electrical hazards, armed and dangerous persons, communicable diseases, etc.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to complete the Police Academy.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
• Additional Criminal Background Screening Required: In addition to the standard pre-employment criminal background check, individuals receiving a conditional offer for this position shall be subject to a finger-print based background screening due to the required access to secured buildings and/or secure data systems.