Patrol Officer — Community Safety Champion

Glenn Heights Police Department; Glenn Heights (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glenn Heights Police Department seeks a Police Officer to patrol the City of Glenn Heights and to prevent, investigate and detect criminal violations of federal, state, and local laws. Essential qualifications include Texas Basic Certification or current Police Academy Cadet status; a High School diploma or GED; and a valid Class C Driver’s License.

No experience is required, with up to two years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Texas Basic Certification or Academy cadet status required or in progress.
• Must have a valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Prevents crime and enforces laws.
• Operates patrol cars to observe traffic violations and prevent crimes.
• Respond to radio dispatches, answer complaints, issue citations, and prepare reports.
• Gathers information in investigations and conducts patrol functions.
• Work with citizens to identify problems and reduce impact on the community.
• Conduct visuals and searches; arrests and fingerprinting.
• Pursues suspects and conducts rescue operations.
• Investigates crime scenes and photographs.
• Arrest offenders and complete reports.
• Process of arresting includes photographs and legible fingerprints.
• Communicates with juveniles and adults about rights and processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Customer relations

Microsoft Office

Communication (English)

Firearms proficiency

Rescue procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education

Driver’s license (Class C)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Glenn Heights Police Department seeks a Police Officer to patrol the City of Glenn Heights and to prevent, investigate and detect criminal violations of federal, state, and local laws. Essential qualifications include Texas Basic Certification or current Police Academy Cadet status; a High School diploma or GED; and a valid Class C Driver’s License.

No experience is required, with up to two years preferred.