Reserve Officer

Description The City of Stagecoach is currently accepting applications for Reserve Police Officer. MUST Possess a Basic Peace Officer's License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) prior to application.

Job Description:

• Answers calls for service, to include: disturbances, burglaries, suspicious circumstances, traffic crashes, etc.
• Patrols assigned geographical area of the city in order to respond to calls for service, proactively patrol, enforce laws and address problems.
• Perform Crime Prevention duties such as home and building security surveys, attend community meetings and represent the Department, and provide educational presentations to the public
• Writes reports and completes forms, including incident and accident reports.
• Conducts traffic enforcement; directs traffic in congested areas as needed.
• Renders medical aid to persons as able.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings when necessary.
• Conducts crime scene investigations to identify and gather important evidence; secures evidence for processing.
• Investigates assigned cases; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects; prepares required reports.
• Secures and executes arrest warrants.
• Assists other departmental units and other law enforcement agencies as requested.
• Performs public service duties, such as assisting lost and stranded motorists, entering locked cars, providing transportation to citizens in need, etc.
• Arrests and takes prisoners into custody; processes persons arrested.
• Inspects all issued equipment including weapons and patrol car; monitors patrol car maintenance.
• Attends training required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the Department, or Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Paid FT experience required. MUST Possess a Basic Peace Officer's License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Possession of a valid Class C Driver s License issued by the State of Texas. Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug test and interviews with the Police Chief and or his designees. Selection Process

• Candidate Applies Before Application Filing Deadline
• Personal History Statement
• Preliminary Interview
• Records Check
• Background Investigation
• Chief's Interview
• Drug Screen and Medical Exam

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