Police Officer (In-State Lateral Entry)

Police Officer (In-State Lateral Entry)

Job Type:

Full Time Amarillo, TX Amarillo Police Department Closing Date:

September 18, 2026

Position Summary:

Patrols assigned areas, investigates traffic accidents, performs escort and guard duties, writes reports of activities, and responds to all calls for service.

Essential Functions:

Performs uniformed patrol functions, including traffic enforcement; answering calls for service; routine preventative patrol. Patrols on foot and in vehicle. Enforces traffic laws. Directs traffic as assigned. Documents work performed and completes all mandatory paperwork. Investigates traffic accidents. Investigates criminal offenses. Serves subpoenas. Check bars for liquor violations. Transports suspects and prisoners. Operates radio communication systems and mobile computers. Interviews victims and witnesses and prepare written reports. Gives first aid. Performs surveillance. Provides dignitary protection and security for City Council meetings and other special events as assigned. Arrests suspects. Searches persons, vehicles, and structures. Collects and photographs evidence and maintains chain of custody through booking. Collects fingerprints, shoe prints tire prints and the like. Searches crime scenes. Interrogates suspects. Provides presentations, counseling and resource services to schools, camps and other organizations, as assigned. Locates documents in filing system and computer system. Maintains public relations. Testifies in court. Participates in training programs as required and assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have a current peace officers license. Must have a high school diploma or GED plus 12 hours of college credit. Must have a current peace officers license. Must be actively employed as a full-time police officer for a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency that handles a full array of police work such as responding to all types of calls for law enforcement services. You must have reached your 21st birthday by hire date as a lateral entry officer. Must provide originals or certified copies of driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED and college transcript, and DD-214 member 4 (if applicable). Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/200, correctable to 20/20 in both eyes (eyesight between 20/100 and 20/200 must have a letter from their doctor stating eyesight is in static condition). Must pass a physical readiness test after written exam.

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