Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve with Full Benefits

Luling; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department as a full-time Police Patrol Officer. The role conducts patrols, responds to calls, enforces laws, investigates incidents, and collaborates with other agencies to protect life and property in Luling, Texas.

Essential duties include investigations, evidence handling, traffic enforcement, court testimony, and report writing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas peace officer in good standing per TCOLE
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Completion of a TCOLE-certified academy before appointment
• Ability to maintain TCOLE training requirements and qualify with firearms

Responsibilities

• Investigate criminal and civil activities
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Enforce traffic and State laws; issue warnings and citations
• Patrol the City by vehicle or on foot
• Respond to emergencies and disturbances
• Make arrests and place persons in jail as required by law
• Draft and serve warrants; testify in court
• Write police reports and maintain equipment
• May be assigned to a specialized division

Skills

Investigations

Evidence handling

Traffic laws enforcement

Court testimony

Patrol operations

Education

High school diploma

TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification

TCOLE-certified academy

Tools

Firearm

Less-lethal weapons

Police computer

Job description

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department as a full-time Police Patrol Officer. The role conducts patrols, responds to calls, enforces laws, investigates incidents, and collaborates with other agencies to protect life and property in Luling, Texas.

Essential duties include investigations, evidence handling, traffic enforcement, court testimony, and report writing.