Lateral Police Officer - Elite Patrol & Academy Path

El Paso Police Department; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Police Department is seeking a lateral police officer to join its municipal force in Texas. The role involves patrol across assigned beats by foot, bike, or vehicle, enforcing local laws and maintaining public safety.

You will complete classroom sessions and field training through the Lateral Police Officer Academy and progress to an officer commissioned with EPPD. Applicants must meet rigorous standards, including U.S.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be current U.S. citizens, pass a background investigation and oral interview.
• Must successfully complete a physical agility, medical, polygraph, psychological and drug exam.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform assigned municipal law and ordinance enforcement and crime prevention duties to preserve peace and order.
• Patrol streets, parks, commercial and residential areas on an assigned beat by foot, motorcycle, or car to deter or detect violations and respond to calls for police assistance.
• Maintain documentation of evidence, circumstances, and actions regarding incidents and investigations.

Skills

Background check

Oral interview

Physical agility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 college semester hours

Job description

El Paso Police Department is seeking a lateral police officer to join its municipal force in Texas. The role involves patrol across assigned beats by foot, bike, or vehicle, enforcing local laws and maintaining public safety.

You will complete classroom sessions and field training through the Lateral Police Officer Academy and progress to an officer commissioned with EPPD. Applicants must meet rigorous standards, including U.S.