Police Patrol Officer

Luling; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department as a full-time Police Patrol Officer. The role conducts patrols, responds to calls, enforces laws, investigates incidents, and collaborates with other agencies to protect life and property in Luling, Texas.

Essential duties include investigations, evidence handling, traffic enforcement, court testimony, and report writing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas peace officer in good standing per TCOLE
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Completion of a TCOLE-certified academy before appointment
• Ability to maintain TCOLE training requirements and qualify with firearms

Responsibilities

• Investigate criminal and civil activities
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Enforce traffic and State laws; issue warnings and citations
• Patrol the City by vehicle or on foot
• Respond to emergencies and disturbances
• Make arrests and place persons in jail as required by law
• Draft and serve warrants; testify in court
• Write police reports and maintain equipment
• May be assigned to a specialized division

Skills

Investigations

Evidence handling

Traffic laws enforcement

Court testimony

Patrol operations

Education

High school diploma

TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification

TCOLE-certified academy

Tools

Firearm

Less-lethal weapons

Police computer

Job description

The City of Luling is accepting applications for afull-time Police Patrol Officer.

About the Role

The City of Luling is seeking a licensed Texas peace officer to join the Luling Police Department. The Police Patrol Officer responds to calls for service, patrols the City by vehicle or on foot, enforces traffic and State laws, and investigates accidents, suspicious activity, and reported violations of the law. Patrol areas include City-owned property such as parks and infrastructure facilities. The officer also responds to calls in the County and assists other law enforcement agencies when requested.

The Police Patrol Officer will be responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, preventing crime, and maintaining public safety within the community. Performs all duties of a Texas Peace Officer and provides overall police services to the City in a professional and efficient manner. This position requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to serving the citizens of Luling, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform investigations of criminal and civil activities
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Enforce all traffic laws and State laws as required, and issue warnings and citations for traffic offenses
• 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 issued departmental 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet all requirements for eligibility to become a certified peace officer under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Basic Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE
• Completion of a TCOLE-certified and accredited law enforcement academy prior to the date of appointment
• Ability to maintain TCOLE training requirements and to qualify annually with the firearm and any other less-lethal weapons assigned

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including in extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Exposure to personal risk in dangerous situations, including driving or riding in a police vehicle at high speed and working with persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Noise level ranges from generally quiet in the office to moderately loud in emergency situations
• Prolonged periods of sitting and driving; frequently required to stand, walk, run, reach, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and bend
• Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate a police vehicle, firearms, computer, and other police equipment; normal vision and hearing
• Frequently lift or move objects or persons weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 200 pounds

This is a full-time position with full City benefits.

The City of Luling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, contact City Hall.