Experienced Lateral Police Officer — Lead with Impact

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubbock Police Department is recruiting experienced officers through the Lateral Entry Police Program to recognize prior service and shorten training time. Eligible candidates will be placed on the pay scale according to their years of previous law enforcement experience.

This program is designed to attract qualified officers from other agencies who wish to serve in Lubbock, Texas. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous service as a paid, licensed, or certified peace

Qualifications

• Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature.
• Show aptitude for law enforcement work.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.
• Write clear and accurate reports.
• Understand and follow oral directions.
• Drive an automobile.
• Learn the use and care of small firearms.
• Make keen observations and remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
• Meet age and physical standards established by the Civil Service Commission.
• Communicate effectively with others

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Answer calls and complaints 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; obtain statements; make arrests; and transport suspects.Investigate automobile accidents and check stolen automobile reports.
• Prevent crime;
• Perform work in accordance with department rules and regulations;
• Perform routine patrol, traffic regulation, and preliminary investigations;
• Perform duties in patrol cruisers, motorcycles, or on foot;
• Perform duties which may involve danger, and which require officer to act without supervision in the exercise of independent judgment in meeting emergencies;
• Keep records and prepare activity reports;
• Testify in court as needed;
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Policy literacy

Aptitude for law enforcement

Situational analysis

Report writing

Effective communication

Driving

Job description

The Lubbock Police Department is recruiting experienced officers through the Lateral Entry Police Program to recognize prior service and shorten training time. Eligible candidates will be placed on the pay scale according to their years of previous law enforcement experience.

This program is designed to attract qualified officers from other agencies who wish to serve in Lubbock, Texas. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of continuous service as a paid, licensed, or certified peace