Police Officer - Community Safety & Service

Gfoat; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kennedale, Texas, is seeking a Police Officer to protect and serve a family-oriented community. The role involves patrolling, responding to calls, enforcing laws, and conducting investigations.

Applicants must have completed an accredited police academy, meet TCOLE requirements and be able to work various shifts. A valid Texas driver’s license, clean background, and ability to pass rapid fitness and psychological assessments are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited and/or recognized police academy.
• The ability to read, comprehend and follow the City of Kennedale Police Department’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Knowledge of modern policing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws and city ordinances.
• The ability to detect violations of state laws and city ordinances.
• The ability to recall the geography of the City as needed during the performance of duties.
• The ability to deal courteously, and at times firmly, with the general public, in a professional manner
• The ability to give verbal commands in a clear and controlled manner to the public or with fellow employees.
• The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions from peers and supervisors.
• The ability to complete accurate verbal and/or written reports of incidents and violations of the law.
• The ability and willingness to learn new policing tactics or techniques which may include the use of innovative equipment and specialized skill training.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control duties.
• Patrol assigned area, beat, or district on foot or in a car to deter and/or detect criminal activities.
• Answer calls for police service and aid the general public as needed or requested.
• Investigate and report offenses, suspicious actions or persons, motor vehicle crashes, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic light malfunctions, or other hazardous conditions.
• Enforce city, state and federal laws.
• Attend and/or work during community or city-sponsored events.
• Respond to and investigate dynamic and fluid crime scenes and vehicle crashes while keeping bystanders and witnesses safe.
• Enforce traffic and safety regulations for pedestrians and motor vehicles.
• Must be able to work any shift including days, evenings, and nights; shifts may be 12 hours.
• Will be subject to call-back when needed.

Skills

Police academy

Policy manuals

Knowledge of laws

Public safety

Communication

Education

AA or BA in related field

Job description

City of Kennedale, Texas, is seeking a Police Officer to protect and serve a family-oriented community. The role involves patrolling, responding to calls, enforcing laws, and conducting investigations.

Applicants must have completed an accredited police academy, meet TCOLE requirements and be able to work various shifts. A valid Texas driver’s license, clean background, and ability to pass rapid fitness and psychological assessments are required.