Patrol Officer

Cityofmaypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Caldwell is seeking a Patrol Officer to perform a variety of assignments within the police department. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, preserving the peace, investigating crimes, and responding to calls in a timely manner.

Qualified candidates must be a high school graduate and hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License. They must also demonstrate strong communication, ethics, and stress-management skills, with the ability to work with the public and other authorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal government practices and laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with public and officials.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to organize data and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances to preserve life and the public peace.
• Investigate crimes and apprehend offenders.
• Protect lives, property, and individual rights.
• Comply with department orders and lawful directives.
• Provide general police service where appropriate.
• Prevent and detect crimes and respond to assignments promptly.
• Complete accurate reports and maintain custody of evidence as required.

Skills

Govern­ment knowledge

Public relations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data organization

Team collaboration

Public communication

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Job description

PATROL OFFICER

General Summary:

Assigned to varying assignments within the department. Shall enforce laws of the United States, the State of Texas, and ordinances of the City of Caldwell as well as preserve the peace.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

All behaviors comply with the City of Caldwell Personnel Policies and Procedures; duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the appropriate enforcement of laws and ordinances, preservation of life, and preservation of the public peace.

• Investigates crimes.

• Protects lives, property, and individual rights.

• Complies with all general orders of the department and with all lawful orders issued by the appropriate authorities.

• Provides general police service to the public where appropriate.

• Prevents and detects crimes.

• Apprehends offenders.

• Exercises authority within the guidelines of his/her authority.

• Coordinates and directs work efforts with the departmental goals and objectives in mind.

• Responds to all assignments in an expeditious manner within departmental policy.

• Completes accurate details of reports, incidents, arrests, accidents, and all other calls related to his/her duty.

• Accurately records all evidence and property coming in to his/her custody and fills out chain of custody paperwork accordingly.

• Conducts himself/herself in a manner consistent with high ethical standards.

• Performs other police-related related duties as assigned or required by proper authority.

• Subject to on-call status after normal working hours for assistance with calls and should have a response time of no more than 30 minutes.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge in local, state, and federal government practices and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Skill to establish and maintain professional and effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management, non-management employees, city and other government officials.

• Skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences; and to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Ability to organize data.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to manage stress level in emergency situations.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.

• Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.

• Must hold a valid TCOLE Peace Officer License.

AND

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a thorough background check, credit check, physical examination, psychological screening, and drug screen.

• Must remain in good physical condition in compliance with the physical conditioning standards of the department.

Updated Salary Schedule allows for Lateral Transfers.