Police Officer (Breckenridge)

Salary Confidential Position range in Stephens County $36k - $45k Per Year Police Officer (Breckenridge) Breckenridge-City of

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

Breckenridge, TX - 76424

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

04/28/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/01/2026

Expires:

05/28/2026 Job #: 17007631 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .

DESCRIPTION

The City of Breckenridge, a growing community that supports its Police Department, is looking for a full-time police officer. The ideal candidate will be seeking a career opportunity, is dedicated to public service, and through training and experience, desires to become the best version of themselves.

General Definition:

Patrolling the city in a motor vehicle while protecting persons and property; controls andmaintainspublic order; performs law enforcement and regulatory activities such as traffic enforcement, interviewing witnesses, making arrests, bailiff municipal court, enforcing city ordinances, completing reports; and related work asrequired.

Essential Job Functions:

Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic and ordinance violations and public safety to life or property; check buildings for physical security; takesappropriate actionby issuing citations, warnings or placing violators in custody asappropriate. Responds to all calls for service, interviews witnesses and suspects, analyzing criminal and civil violations todeterminethe best method of resolution anddeterminessufficiency of evidence to justify a search and/or arrest. Arrests and detains persons suspected of misdemeanor and felony crimes and physically restrains arrested subjects as needed. Serveswarrantsasrequired. Books and processes suspects into the jail and transfers prisoners. Investigates vehicular accidents, directs traffic,assistsmotorists, andwritesrequired reports. Establishpersonalcontactswith citizenstoinform and obtain knowledge of the concerns of the community. Managepeoplewith mental disorders and welfare concerns. Handles lost or missing childrens investigations. Utilizes proper two-way radio techniques and procedures, with clear speech and tone. Prepares criminal, informational, and other routine reports, and logs. Presents verbal testimony and evidence in criminal or civil court. Interacts with prosecutors on specific cases. Collects, processes, photographs, marks, and preserves all types of physical evidence. Attendshift briefings;receiveassignments, handouts and informationregardingdepartment policies, enforcement areas of special concern and other relevant information. Maintains assignedvehicle, patrolequipmentand supplies in good working order. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skill to communicate orally and in writing; recording and organizing data; perform work requiring strength and agility in all weather conditions; follow oral and written directions; and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports.

Abilities:

Ability to interpret and apply modern police methods, laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to law enforcement; ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards; ability to identify and use potential sources of data; ability to make independent judgments; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to respond to and apply established procedures in emergency situations; ability to make effective use of time; ability to make sound judgments in routine and emergency situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, employees and personnel of other law enforcement agencies; ability to communicate effectively with the public; ability to dealfollow orders and instructions as well as maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Maintain the Breckenridge core values Bold, Responsible, Excellent, Compassionate and Knowledgeable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Overall Physical Strength Demands:

Employees with emergency response duties in their job description may berequiredto do all the following Physical Demands in all variances from light to very heavy: Physical Demands Description Walking/Standing/Running Requires standing with minimal rest to include directing traffic, holding a post at a crime scene, searching for suspects. Infrequent running to distances of 150 yards to catch fleeing suspects orrespondto other emergencies. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Sitting Requires driving vehicles for long distances and sitting to type reports. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Lifting / Carrying Requires dexterity for lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. May lift, carry, or drag weights up to and including human beings to complete arrest of resisting persons or remove person from danger. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Pushing / Pulling Requires dexterity for pushing or pulling heavy objects; pushing vehicles off roadways to clear traffic lanes, lift, carry, or drag persons to complete arrest of resisting persons or remove person from danger. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Reaching Requires reaching and grabbing by rescuing someone in distress. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Fine Dexterity Requires physical dexterity in completing several tasks at one time and for extended periods of time sufficient to drive vehicle, manipulate computer keyboard, use communication equipment, and manage all required department firearms with precision and accuracy. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling / Bending / Twisting Requires unimpaired range of motion for kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time to maneuver around, though, or under various kinds of obstacles during foot pursuits, searching buildings, shooting, searching for a suspect, or any emergency incident. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Climbing / Balancing Requires frequent climbing of stairs, walls, embankments and traversing hazardous terrain to arrest subjects, search property, and conduct investigations. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Vision Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/20 in each eye at close and long distances sufficient to read license plate numbers and describe suspects and vehicles accurately, direct firearms discharges at appropriate target, using computer screens and read statements with accurate color perception. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Hearing Requires ability to hear sounds and understand normal conversations in person, on the telephone, and police radio in noisy and stressful environments. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Talking Requires the ability to talk to people in a clear voice and tone for extended periods of time and in stressful situations, talking into a two-way radio, and giving commands. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Trigger Requires the ability to pull the trigger of a firearm or Taser. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Foot Controls Requires working the foot controls of a motor vehicle for extended periods of time and in stressful situations. (in all weather conditions or extreme emergency conditions) Normal Hours /

Days of Work:

Shift Work - 12-hour shifts including holidays and weekends.

Equipment:

Must be able to work with all City vehicles, computers and computer equipment, cell phones, radios and other communication equipment, various weapons, and other police related equipment necessary to complete assignments.

Environmental Factors:

May be exposed to all the Environmental Factors listed below, and in extreme situations. May also be exposed to all the Health and Safety issues listed below in ALL conditions, and situations regardless.

ENVIROMNENTAL FACTORS

Dirt and Dust Yes Extreme Temperature Yes Noise and Vibration Yes Fumes and Odors Yes Wetness/ Humidity Yes Darkness or Poor Lighting Yes Health and Safety Mechanical Hazards Yes Chemical Hazards Yes Electrical Hazards Yes Fire Hazards Yes Explosives Yes Communicable Diseases Yes Physical Danger or Abuse Yes Other (specify)

Yes Non-Physical Demands:

May berequiredto work within all Non-Physical Demands listed below in ALL conditions, and situations regardless. Time Pressures Yes Emergency Situations Yes Frequent Change of Tasks Yes Irregular Work Schedule/ Overtime Yes Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously. Yes Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Yes Tedious or Exacting Work Yes Noisy/ Distracting Environment Yes

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school graduate (or GED)required. Collegepreferred.

Experience:

Previous patrol experience preferred or currently attending a certifying academy, will be considered (Attendance, Class and Practical Participation, GPA).

Licenses and certificates:

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer certification, or the ability to obtain after completion of police academy. A valid Texas Class C drivers license isrequired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must complete a TCOLE Personal History Statement Must pass a Psychological Evaluation Must pass a Medical Examination Mustpass pre-employment background check. Mustpass pre-employment drug test.