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Patrol Officer
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Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, TX (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Summary Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. Works under the general supervision of Commander, Lieutenant, Sergeant and/or Corporal. Responsibilities Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers, preserves evidence, arrests violators, investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents, summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles, takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift, seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects, develops leads and tips, searches scene of crime for clues, analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders, prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records, including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, Breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicular impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc. Undertakes community oriented police work and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse resistance education (DARE), traffic safety, etc. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court and related activities. Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities. Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned. Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities. Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Must have successful completion of State Basic Academy Training and be TCOLE certified. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; Some skill in operating the tolls and equipment listed below; Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the City's geography. Special Requirements Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State; U.S. citizen Must be able to read and write the English language; Successful completion of State Basic Training Academy and TCOLE certified; Ability to meet Department's physical standards; Must be 20 and reach the age of 21 at the time of appointment.