Police Officer

City of Milford; Milford (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement plan

2:1 City match

Medical/Dental Insurance

Social Security participation

Job summary

Milford Police Department in Milford, Texas, is seeking a Police Officer for a full-time night-shift, in-person role. Under general supervision you will protect life and property, enforce laws, conduct investigations, and perform specialized duties as assigned.

You will patrol, respond to calls, operate emergency vehicles, file thorough reports, interview victims and suspects, and participate in community policing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Texas driver's license.
• Basic Texas Peace Officer License through TCOLE.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug screening and physical examination.
• Additional certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls for service involving crimes and citizen concerns.
• Safely operate police emergency-response vehicles during routine and emergency situations.
• Respond to traffic accidents and control traffic at scenes.
• Prepare accurate and thorough reports of incidents and investigations.

Skills

Safe firearms handling

Safe police vehicle operation

Emergency decision-making

Crime-scene evidence collection

Incident detail retention

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Texas Peace Officer License (TCOLE)

Job description

Milford Police Department — Police Officer

972-493-4193

Position: Police Officer
Employment: Full-time, night shift, in person
Current posted salary: $60,000/year

Position summary

Under general supervision, the officer protects life and property through crime prevention and enforcement of City, State and Federal laws and ordinances. The position also conducts criminal investigations and performs specialized duties as assigned.

Essential job functions

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and enforce applicable laws and City ordinances.
• Respond to calls for service involving crimes and citizen concerns.
• Safely operate a police emergency-response vehicle during routine and emergency situations.
• Respond to traffic accidents and control traffic at accident scenes.
• Monitor traffic and issue citations and warnings.
• Arrest suspects in accordance with law and department policy.
• Prepare accurate and thorough criminal, traffic-accident and incident reports.
• Interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Investigate crimes against persons and property.
• Gather evidence and preserve crime scenes.
• Prepare cases for prosecution.
• Process prisoners and secure prisoner property.
• Interact courteously with citizens and business owners.
• Participate in community-oriented policing.
• Testify in criminal and civil court.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required skills

• Safe use of firearms.
• Safe operation of police motor vehicles.
• Decision-making during emergencies.
• Use of crime-scene evidence-collection equipment.
• Retaining details of incidents and preparing accurate reports.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Minimum qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Texas driver's license.
• Basic Texas Peace Officer License through TCOLE.
• Ability to successfully complete the City's pre-employment screening, including:
• Criminal background investigation
• Drug screening
• Physical examination
• Additional certification may be required.

Benefits

• Participates in Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Requires a 7% employee contribution
• Provides a 2:1 City match
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Participates in Social Security