Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Job Type:

Full Time Poteet, TX Poteet Police Department Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the city by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, enforcing State and Local Traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, preparing and serving warrants, processing both juveniles and adults, protecting and processing crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Follow court procedures for municipal, county and district courts.

Essential Functions:

Effectively deal with unpleasant situations, irate or disturbed individuals or victims, or gruesome crime scenes. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt quickly and effectively to stressful situations. Operate basic police equipment (including but not limited to cameras, recorders, radar, personal computer, and laptop). Take command of scenes and restore the peace. Respond quickly and safely to the scene of a crime or an accident. Conduct initial interviews of complainants, victims, suspects and witnesses. Write reports and prepare completed misdemeanor case folders to present to the Municipal/ County attorneys office. Respond to radio calls. Monitor, investigate and handle, as appropriate, any suspicious activities or ongoing crimes. Coordinate and direct vehicular traffic. Visit open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other types to establish a rapport with owners. Book suspects and evidence and transport them to the appropriate detention facility. Respond to questions from citizens and agencies. Attend meetings as assigned or required. Use good judgment in all decision-making and in carrying out all job duties. Meet with Police and other staff members to identify and resolve problems and concerns. Be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co-workers and others. Be punctual and in attendance on a regular basis. Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description. Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repairs. Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe and healthful working environment. Ability to be able to work all shifts, including holidays and accept on-call duty status Ability to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information. Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to Police and other City business. Enforce Code Enforcement violation throughout the City of Poteet. Enforce ALL City Ordinances of the City of Poteet. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment; Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in the State of Texas within 30 days. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed. U.S. citizen. Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. At minimum hold a Basic Peace Officers License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. High school diploma.

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