Under general supervision, performs tasks related to ensuring the public safety and law enforcement of criminal activities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the use of firearms.
• Knowledge of geography and locations in the city.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.
• Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of operating units in the department.
• Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal identification methods.
• Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.
• Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.
• Knowledge of community policing practices.
• Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing long or short term plans.
• Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.
• Knowledge of and skill in supervisory, managerial techniques, and principles.
• Knowledge of purchasing, personnel, financial, payroll and other administrative procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment use and principles.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and the methods associated with operations management.
• Knowledge of federal grants administration including applications and monitoring requirements.
• Knowledge of program evaluation techniques including cost impact.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Skill in the care and use of firearms.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting criminal evidence.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in operating motorized vehicles.
• Skill in operation of two-way radio equipment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to administer first aide and CPR.
• Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.
• Ability to write legibly and to read.
• Ability to communicate by hand signal.
• Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility standards.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Completion of police academy training including six weeks of on-the-job-training.

Licenses or Certifications Required:

• Texas Class C Drivers License.
• Police Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Starting salary range: $58,444 yearly