Patrol Officer

JOB TITLE: Patrol Officer

FLSA DESIGNATION: NonExempt

OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Service Workers

OBJECTIVES:

Under general supervision to enforce laws and ordinances maintain order prevent crime and makes arrests.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. REPORTS TO: Sergeants
2. DIRECTS: Does not supervise any employee
3. OTHER: Works with all protective service personnel to coordinate effective response in emergency situations

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

A Police Officer is a responsible nonsupervisory position. Duties of the Police Officer include but are not limited to the following:

• patrolling assigned areas either on foot or by car;
• shooting a pistol rifle or shotgun as mandated by department and TCOLE policy
• communicating with dispatcher by radio;
• making arrests;
• directing traffic;
• preparing necessary reports and records related to law enforcement activities;
• being available twentyfour hours a day seven days a week for emergencies;
• investigating any suspicious activity in order to enforce laws and ordinances;
• enforcing traffic and parking laws and ordinances;
• investigating traffic accidents;
• registering and booking prisoners;
• preparing records of arrest and submitting detailed reports of investigation;
• testifying in court proceedings when required;
• administering CPR and first aid in emergency situations;
• receiving telephone calls and greeting the public with professional courtesy attentiveness and concern;
• organizing and implementing crime prevention programs;
• working varying hours and days to accommodate required overtime shift work and/or on call schedule; and
• performs other related duties as may be assigned or required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

A Police Officer must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and to pull push or drag over 150 pounds. A Police Officer is required to run walk stand or sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally a Police Officer is required to climb crawl stoop twist balance or otherwise extend or contort the body in the performance of duties. He or she must be able to point a pistol rifle or shotgun for extended periods of time without firing; use a baton and or chemical agencies to control hostile suspects; and use eyes ears nose arms hands fingers legs and feet to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. Physical demands of the job of Police Officer include forcibly subduing suspects; pursuing suspects for extended distances over rugged terrain up and down stairs and over or through other barriers; and forcing entry into buildings rooms and other enclosures.

The position also entails some exposure to mechanical electrical and chemical hazards; fumes and odors; dust; mites; and toxic waste hazards. There is a possibility of severe injury or loss of life during the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. This position requires the employee to have 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses and must first perceived forced whispered voice at greater or equal to five 5 feet with or without a hearing aid. The job of Police Officer is performed outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat cold temperature swings and inclement weather.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND TRAINING:

A Police Officer must have a basic knowledge of state and federal criminal laws relating to police operations self defense techniques use and maintenance of firearms and use and maintenance of other law enforcement equipment. He or she must have the ability to follow orders; to exercise good judgment; to enforce laws with firmness tact and impartiality; to react calmly and quickly; to work with the general public; to express his or herself both orally and in writing; and to demonstrate skill in the care and use of firearms and in operating a motor vehicle.

EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent
2. Licensed Peace Officers certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
3. A valid Texas drivers license.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority