Experienced Lateral Police Officer

Lubbock Police Department; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubbock Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Reappointment through the Lateral Entry Police Program. This program recognizes prior service and reduces training time by placing eligible candidates on the pay scale according to their years of prior law enforcement experience.

Applicants must have at least two years of continuous, full-time service as a paid, licensed, or certified peace officer, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a physical exam.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous, full-time service as a paid, licensed or certified peace officer.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Physical exam required.
• Ability to read and understand policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports; communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances; respond to calls involving accidents, robberies, burglaries, fires, misdemeanors, and felonies.
• Render first aid at crime scenes; assist or conduct preliminary investigations; apprehend suspects; gather evidence; obtain witness names and statements; make arrests; transport suspects.
• Investigate automobile accidents and check stolen vehicle reports; prevent crime.

Skills

Field experience

Report writing

Policy understanding

Public safety

Effective communication

Job description

The Lubbock Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Reappointment through the Lateral Entry Police Program. This program recognizes prior service and reduces training time by placing eligible candidates on the pay scale according to their years of prior law enforcement experience.

Applicants must have at least two years of continuous, full-time service as a paid, licensed, or certified peace officer, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a physical exam.