Patrol Officer: Protect, Serve & Engage Community

Dickinson Police Department; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dickinson Police Department in Dickinson, TX seeks a Patrol Officer to join its city police force. The role involves patrolling assigned areas, interviewing witnesses, issuing citations, responding to calls, and coordinating with fire and animal control as needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 60 college hours preferred and be a basic or lateral TCOLE certified Peace Officer in good standing; a valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 60 college hours preferred.
• Must be a basic or lateral TCOLE certified Peace Officer in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years street experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, traffic and ordinance violations and hazards to life or property.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses and others to build information on a case.
• Detects violations, issues citations or warnings, and places violators in custody as appropriate.
• Responds to calls for service and analyzes evidence to determine the best handling approach.
• Determines sufficiency of evidence to justify a search and/or arrest.
• Handles suspects and prisoners according to department policy and procedure.
• Conducts preliminary accident and offense investigations and writes reports.
• Performs routine checks of prisoners in City Jail.
• Coordinates calls for service with fire, street and animal control personnel as needed.
• Participates in community-oriented programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Interview techniques

Criminal law knowledge

Effective communication

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college hours preferred

TCOLE certified Peace Officer

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Records system

Radio system

Job description

The Dickinson Police Department in Dickinson, TX seeks a Patrol Officer to join its city police force. The role involves patrolling assigned areas, interviewing witnesses, issuing citations, responding to calls, and coordinating with fire and animal control as needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 60 college hours preferred and be a basic or lateral TCOLE certified Peace Officer in good standing; a valid Texas driver’s license is required.