Public Safety Patrol & Community Liaison

City of Maypearl; Angleton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a dedicated police officer to enforce laws, protect life and property, and engage with the community. The role includes patrol, investigations, traffic control, report writing, and court testimony in a dynamic municipal environment.

Requirements include completing a certified police academy and holding a Texas Peace Officer license. Ability to work shifts, exercise sound judgment, and maintain public safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a certified police academy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; write routine reports; speak effectively before groups.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas in patrol cars to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
• Answers radio dispatch or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.
• Familiarize oneself with the assigned area and people residing there.
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, people, and establishments; quells disturbances.
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Writes accurate, timely, detailed incidents, investigations, activities, and other reports.
• Testifies in court as needed to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
• Assist other agencies and departments as required.

Skills

Patrolling

Law enforcement

Investigative skills

Communication

Education

Certified police academy

Job description

City of Maypearl seeks a dedicated police officer to enforce laws, protect life and property, and engage with the community. The role includes patrol, investigations, traffic control, report writing, and court testimony in a dynamic municipal environment.

Requirements include completing a certified police academy and holding a Texas Peace Officer license. Ability to work shifts, exercise sound judgment, and maintain public safety is essential.