Police Officer (TCOLE - Texas Experienced Only)

Frisco Police Department; Frisco (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Frisco Police Department seeks qualified officers to perform general patrol, criminal investigations, and administrative duties across multiple assignments. You will respond to incidents, collect statements, and prepare reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities include traffic and crowd control, background investigations, and ongoing community relations to prevent crime and enhance public safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of police practices, methods, procedures, equipment, and services.
• Ability to interview victims, witnesses, and suspects for information.
• Strong public relations and community outreach skills.
• Proficiency with report writing and data entry.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct routine patrols of assigned City areas to deter crime and respond to calls for service.
• Respond to calls for service including investigations of civil and criminal activity, citizen complaints, traffic accidents and domestic violence.
• Arrest and book violators; present testimony and evidence in court as required.
• Complete written reports and maintain case files in a timely manner.
• Promote crime prevention and participate in community programs.

Connaissances

Patrol procedures

Investigations

Interviewing

Report writing

Public relations

Firearm knowledge

Outils

Computers

Description du poste

General /Patrol/Criminal Investigation

• Conducts routine patrol of assigned City areas to assist in crime prevention efforts, reports and responds to suspicious circumstances, traffic violations, and hazards to life or property.
• Responds to calls for service including the investigation of civil and criminal activity, citizen complaints, traffic accidents and domestic violence issues.
• Mediates and/or negotiates conflicts and disagreements within the community.
• Arrests (forcibly if necessary), charges, and books violators of laws or individuals with outstanding warrants for their arrest.
• Present testimony and evidence in municipal and county courts on traffic, civil, or criminal cases.
• Assists with Police Department and City sponsored events including traffic and crowd control.
• Advocates public awareness for crime prevention, neighborhood watch, and other citizen programs.
• Completes reports, citations, documentation, and case files in a timely manner.
• Gathers and information in criminal investigations by interviewing & obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers.
• Plans, implements, and completes criminal investigations and law violations using physical evident, statements, and further evidence gathered within the department and effective law enforcement techniques.
• Analyzes criminal, emergency, and law violation situations to determine best method or procedure.
• Transports prisoners to county jails.
• Prepares written reports as required by specific area of assignment.
• Informs crime victims of prosecution procedures, discuss investigation procedures.
• Checks condition and status of assigned equipment; secures all equipment before leaving it unattended.

Administrative/Community Relations/Background Investigations assignments:

• Perform all general functions listed in General/Patrol and Criminal Investigation Assignments.
• May represent the Frisco Police Department to the public.
• Conduct presentations for the general public, conducts demonstrations at police sponsored events, answers questions and written inquiries regarding the Department, law enforcement, etc.
• Provides information and services to the public, news media and other interested parties according to the Departmental policies and procedures as well as the interests of those concerned.
• Responds to inquiries from the news media through news releases, written responses, and printed material through publications.
• Stays current regarding laws, technical developments, legal procedures, and relevant court rulings.
• Processes potential applicants for departmental positions available.
• Conducts background investigations, preliminary and final interviews and follows the applicant through the on-boarding process to include scheduling of psychological, agility, physical exams, etc.
• Makes recommendations regarding continuation or termination regarding the applicants during the background process or interview process.
• Maintains communications with applicants and prospective candidates.
• May assist in internal departmental investigations.
• Promotes activities and special events and in the community that relate to crime prevention and positive department-community relations.
• Promotes crime prevention; organizes neighborhood watch groups, Citizen Police Academy, etc.

School Resource Officer Assignment:

• Perform all general functions listed in General/Patrol and Criminal Investigation Assignments.
• Maintains close contact with Frisco ISD officials and administrators to provide assistance to public schools in dealing with major and minor law enforcement problems dealing with juveniles.
• Maintains constant vigilance for criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic violations and hazards to life or property.
• Takes appropriate action as required.
• Promotes activities and special events and in the community that relate to crime prevention among juveniles.
• Promotes juvenile crime prevention programs and anti-drug awareness, assists in planning and implementation of monthly Juvenile Impact Program.
• Conducts educational presentation regarding juvenile crime prevention and drug use to juveniles, parents, and school administrators.

Training Assignment

• Perform all general functions listed in General/Patrol and Criminal Investigation Assignments.
• Plans and implements training programs for the Frisco Police Department.
• Prepares training schedules and curriculum for Departmental training and schedules officers for training.
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of training records and reports for departmental staff.
• Evaluates quality and effectiveness of current and potential training.
• Contacts potential speakers, instructors, and speakers to arrange participation in training activities, departmental events, visits, demonstrations, etc.

Other Important Duties:

• Provides on-the-job training for new officers.
• Provides training for Officers and other Police Department staff on suspect and victim interaction.
• Travels to patrol assigned areas, respond to calls for service, and to attend meetings, conferences, and frequent training.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime when required.
• Operates police vehicle in safe and courteous manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by superior office and as required by law.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the specific practices and procedures for assigned unit(s).
• Knowledge of police practices, methods, procedures, equipment, and services.
• Knowledge of customer service and public relations methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software to prepare reports, maintain and research databases.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to acquire skill in the use of firearms, radio equipment, p