Police Officer

Gfoat; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellaire Police Department invites applicants for a Police Officer role that serves the community through proactive policing, emergency response, and law enforcement duties. The position emphasizes serving residents, collaboration with small-city teams, and maintaining public safety with fidelity to department values.

The role requires a 21+ age minimum, a current TCOLE Basic Peace Officer license (or active academy enrollment at appointment time), and either 9 college credits with a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
• Active Basic Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment. Candidates currently enrolled in a police academy will be considered.
• Education/Experience: meet one of the following criteria: at least 9 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; or two years of continuous, verifiable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 or non-emergency calls, provide basic emergency medical services as appropriate.
• Conduct initial investigations, assess crime scenes, and complete reports.
• Address city ordinance issues and violations; assist with warrant services and CID surveillance.
• Initiate proactive patrol activities to deter crime and enforce laws; traffic enforcement and quality-of-life checks.
• Attend training to enhance proactive policing skills and obtain certifications; conduct business checks and security patrols; support city events with security and traffic control.
• Maintain the dog pound, including feeding, cleaning, and administering medications; perform animal control duties; manage jail activities including booking, fingerprinting, and feeding prisoners.
• Respond to homeless-related calls and mental health crises, provide assistance and transport as needed.
• Complete offense reports, tag evidence, appear in court for testimony; assist outside agencies; file warrants; contribute to team duties.

Education

9 college credits with GPA 3.0+

Two years of continuous, verifiable work experience

Job description

Come make a difference with the Bellaire Police Department! When you work for the City of Bellaire, you have the chance to make a direct impact on the lives of residents and your career. Because we’re a small city with small teams, you’ll have opportunities that big cities and corporations can’t provide. Your role will serve a greater purpose, and your opinions will matter. Our core employee values are stewardship, creativity, and camaraderie.

Police Officer’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.

Maintains public safety, enforces laws, and provides assistance to citizens.

Police Officer functions include but are not limited to the following:

Emergency Response

• Respond to 911 or non-emergency calls for service, providing basic emergency medical services as appropriate.
• Conduct initial investigations, assess crime scenes, and complete reports.
• Address city ordinance issues and violations.
• Assist with warrant services and CID surveillance.

Proactive Policing and Community Support

• Initiate proactive patrol activities to deter crime and enforce laws.
• Conduct self-initiated patrol activities, including traffic enforcement and quality-of-life checks.
• Attend training to enhance proactive policing skills, obtaining and maintaining certifications as directed.
• Conduct business checks and security patrols.
• Work city events to provide security and traffic control.

Specific Department Necessities

• Maintain the dog pound, including feeding, cleaning, and administering medications.
• Perform animal control duties, locating and housing roaming animals.
• Manage jail activities, including booking, fingerprinting, and feeding prisoners.

Homeless Outreach and Mental Health Assistance

• Respond to calls involving homeless individuals, providing assistance.
• Respond to mental health calls and evaluate needs, transporting individuals to appropriate locations if needed.

Criminal Prosecution and Reporting

• Complete offense reports, tag evidence, and appear in court for testimony.
• Assist outside agencies, promoting interoperability and crime prevention.
• File warrants through appropriate channels.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Currently seeking candidates who meet the following criteria -

Age - Twenty-one (21) years of age or older upon appointment

License/Certification - Active Basic Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment. Candidates who are currently enrolled in a police academy will be considered.

Education/Experience - must meet one of the following criteria:

• At least 9 hours of college credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Two years of continuous, verifiable work experience