Patrol & Investigative Officer

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County YMCA Inc is seeking a peace officer to enforce local, state, and federal laws across the county. The role involves patrolling to deter crime, responding to calls, and preparing required reports.

You will secure scenes, collect evidence, and handle warrants, arrests, and transportation of prisoners as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of one-year probation, with mandatory TCOLE certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes high school graduation or GED.
• Must obtain and maintain Peace Officer Basic Proficiency Certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Responsibilities

• Patrols the county to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Prepares required reports.
• Investigates automobile accidents; prepares accident reports.
• Secures crime scenes and collects evidence.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends and arrests suspects.
• Transports prisoners to court and other locations.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provides security at the county jail, as assigned; conducts head counts; documents inmate activities; transports inmates to appointments; provides inmates with meals and linens.
• Maintains order and security in the courtroom, as assigned; prepares courtroom for hearings; escorts defendants; collects evidence from jurors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Patrol operations

Report writing

Evidence handling

Warrant service

Courtroom security

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Galveston County YMCA Inc is seeking a peace officer to enforce local, state, and federal laws across the county. The role involves patrolling to deter crime, responding to calls, and preparing required reports.

You will secure scenes, collect evidence, and handle warrants, arrests, and transportation of prisoners as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of one-year probation, with mandatory TCOLE certification.