Police Officer

Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Lewisville, TX Lewisville Police Department Salary:

$86,268.00 - $108,991.00

Annually Closing Date:

9/30/2026

Position Summary:

The Police Officer is the foundation of the department's geographic accountability model and is directly responsible for the delivery of police services within an assigned beat or district. Officers respond to and self-initiate calls for service, enforce laws, conduct investigations, prepare accurate reports, and uphold departmental policies and values while serving as the most visible representatives of the department in the community. Officers are empowered to identify and address crime, traffic safety, and neighborhood concerns by working directly with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders. They are expected to form strong community relationships, monitor conditions within their assigned areas, and implement solutions to problems without requiring prior approval when appropriate. Officers analyze available data and collaborate with their Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain to make informed decisions that improve safety and quality of life.

Essential Functions:

Respond to calls for service and proactively perform assigned duties, whether patrol response, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, or specialized assignment, to deter crime, enforce laws, and improve safety. Remain engaged in their assignments and actively contribute to enforcement, investigation, and problem-solving efforts. Identify and arrest offenders, investigate criminal incidents, conduct surveillance, investigate crashes, or prepare case documentation, depending on assignment. Enforce state laws, city ordinances, and traffic regulations fairly and consistently; proactively identify and take enforcement action against criminal activity, traffic violations, and other threats to public safety in compliance with law, department, and city policies. Investigate incidents by securing scenes, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing thorough case documentation. Prepare accurate, complete, and timely reports that document enforcement, investigative, and community-policing activity. Testify in court as required, maintaining credibility as a professional witness. Serve as the foundation of the geographic accountability model. Police Officers are directly responsible for their assigned beats, districts, cases, or special assignments. Build community relationships, remain aware of crime, traffic, and neighborhood concerns, and address problems as they arise. Officers are empowered to implement solutions appropriate to their role, while keeping supervisors informed. Monitor crime, traffic safety, and neighborhood concerns; empowered to act on emerging problems and implement solutions when appropriate, while keeping supervisors informed. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community stakeholders to strengthen trust and cooperation. Use data such as crime reports, calls for service, crash trends, and community feedback to guide activity and make informed decisions in collaboration with supervisors. Participate in community meetings, events, and problem-solving initiatives as a representative of the department. Work with Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains to identify trends, set priorities, and coordinate solutions to crime, traffic, or neighborhood problems within assigned areas. Collaborate with other units of the department to address problems that cross shifts, sections, or divisions. Partner with City departments and outside agencies to implement problem-solving strategies and long-term solutions. Share information with fellow officers and supervisors to ensure effective coverage and continuity of service. Participate in task forces, interagency operations, and multi-jurisdictional investigations when assigned. Uphold departmental policies, procedures, and values in all actions and interactions. Complete reports, documentation, and video accurately and on time, maintaining accountability for all activity. Maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and technology in a state of readiness, ensuring reliability for public safety. Carry forward command direction from supervisors, reinforcing departmental values and professionalism in daily work. Commit to continuous learning and personal development through training and education.

Requirements:

No prior experience required. However, some experience as a full-time paid police officer for a law enforcement entity/agency in a position where they had the authority to enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, respond to calls for service, carry a firearm, and use discretion as part of their assigned duties required is preferred. Military service Bilingual proficiency (Spanish, Korean, Burmese)

Preferred Requirements:

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