Patrol Officer: Protect & Serve with Full City Benefits

Luling; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department as a Police Patrol Officer. The role involves responding to calls, patrolling by vehicle or on foot, enforcing traffic and state laws, and investigating incidents to protect life and property.

Candidates must complete TCOLE requirements, hold Basic Peace Officer Certification, and graduates of TCOLE-certified academies. The position requires professionalism and dedication to serving the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligible for certification as a Texas peace officer under TCOLE.
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE.
• Completion of a TCOLE-certified and accredited academy prior to appointment.
• Ability to maintain TCOLE training and to qualify annually with the firearm and any other less-lethal weapons assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations of criminal and civil activities.
• Gather and preserve evidence.
• Enforce traffic laws and State laws; issue warnings and citations.
• Patrol the City by vehicle or on foot as assigned.
• Respond to emergency calls involving crimes, accidents, disturbances, breaches of the peace, and similar situations.
• Make arrests and place persons in jail as required by State law.
• Draft and serve warrants as required.
• Testify in court.
• Write all necessary police reports as required by the department.
• Maintain and care for the assigned police vehicle and equipment.
• May be assigned to a specialized section within a division.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by a superior officer or the Chief of Police.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE

Completion of a TCOLE-certified and accredited law enforcement academy

Eligibility to become certified peace officer under TCOLE

Job description

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department as a Police Patrol Officer. The role involves responding to calls, patrolling by vehicle or on foot, enforcing traffic and state laws, and investigating incidents to protect life and property.

Candidates must complete TCOLE requirements, hold Basic Peace Officer Certification, and graduates of TCOLE-certified academies. The position requires professionalism and dedication to serving the community.