Peace Officer

City of Petersburg, Texas Full-time/Part-Time Officer:

Job description: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented and include collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing crime, investigating, and providing other public protection services. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and City ordinances and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares written reports, and other paperwork as required, in a timely manner. Conducts routine patrol in Police vehicles. Establishes open communications and the presence of law enforcement within the community. Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention with good decision-making skills. Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and arrested persons to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents/crimes. Response to burglary and fire alarms, and robbery in-progress calls, and apprehension of suspects, performs security checks of buildings and homes or businesses. Provides emergency first aid; assists emergency medical personnel, also helps with patients by lifting or moving the patients or fire personnel as needed. Conducts crime scene investigations, i.e., identifies and collects crucial evidence to be secured for processing, handles evidence in a manner to protect the chain of custody, and placing in Petersburg Police Dept evidence room. Enforces State and local traffic laws to ensure safety investigates motor vehicle accidents and protects lives and property at motor vehicle accidents. Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and work with animal control issues. Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Licensed Peace Officer with the State of Texas and High school diploma or GED; supplemented by Peace Officer License. Possession of a valid state driver's license.

Job Information Location:

Petersburg, Texas Position Title:

Peace officer

Job Function:

Police Job Type

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Qualifications:

Able to work in a small farming community, with a low crime rate and minimal calls for service. Community involvement is a must, as in a small community you are the person everyone turns to. With a Chief of Police with 41 years of experience, this is a great starting place or an even better ending place. Must be at least a licensed basic Texas Peace Officer, be able to pass the state required background investigation, and have a clean record.