Public Safety Officer: Protect, Help, Serve Daily

City of Bastrop Tx; Bastrop (TX); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Bastrop Police Department seeks a Police Officer to join a 12‑hour shift team serving Bastrop, Texas. The role requires certification and the ability to act independently while maintaining public safety and assisting the community.

Starting salaries reflect years of police experience, with options for advancement as a Senior Police Officer. The department offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Working knowledge of applicable federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Working knowledge of crime prevention techniques.
• Working knowledge of crime scene investigations.
• Working knowledge of accident investigations.
• Working knowledge of report and record maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of firearms safety and operation.
• Vehicle operation skills under various conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and the public.
• Ability to think quickly and determine proper course of action.

Aufgaben

• Responds to police service calls and takes action as needed.
• Serves and arrests suspects on warrants and searches as authorized.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants for information.
• Provides public assistance and traffic direction when needed.
• Responds to emergencies, alarms, and dangerous situations; conducts initial searches.
• Maintains scene control and supports law enforcement during incidents.
• Conducts crime scene investigations and preserves evidence.
• Enforces laws and transports offenders; testifies in court as required.
• Maintains reports and records including citations and notices.
• Keeps current knowledge of laws and department procedures through training.

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Bastrop Police Department seeks a Police Officer to join a 12‑hour shift team serving Bastrop, Texas. The role requires certification and the ability to act independently while maintaining public safety and assisting the community.

Starting salaries reflect years of police experience, with options for advancement as a Senior Police Officer. The department offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.