GENERAL PURPOSE
Protects the citys residents/property and enforces laws and ordinances. Duties include but are not limited to, patrolling an assigned area, generally by vehicle, to prevent crime and enforce laws and ordinances. Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and takes appropriate action.?
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under the supervision of the Police Sergeant. No exercised supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patrols an assigned area, by vehicle or by foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances. Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances, including domestic disputes and alarms, and takes necessary action, including performing first aid. Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations. Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property. Questions witnesses complainants, and suspects, and takes statements and depositions. Serves warrants and makes arrests. Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations. Appears in court as required. Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate. Conduct security checks of business and residential areas on patrol route. Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles. Assists emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and code enforcement. Fosters good police-community relations among residents in the community. Assists with special activities such as bank deposits. Assists in criminal investigations. Tags and logs evidence. May be used as a Field Training Officer. May be assigned to act as a supervisor in the absence of a supervisor.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs departmental public relations activities, including speaking to schools, churches, and other civic organizations as needed. May act as specialist in relation to traffic, suspect apprehension, internal affairs, direct patrol, or other specialized assignments, and performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a high school or GED
KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Traffic law, Texas Penal Code, city ordinances and TABC laws.
• Radar operation and applicable procedures of use.
• Use and care of vehicles.
• Firearms and specialized equipment.

• Understand and follow instruction, departmental policy, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Attend and understand police officer training courses.
• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver?s license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
• Use Firearms and specialized equipment.

• Operate a vehicle under emergency conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public.
• Analyze situations, adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Texas Class C driver?s license. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officers License required. Ability to pass and maintain physical agility standards as set by the department. Ability to qualify and maintain firearms qualifications.
EQUIPMENT
Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations. ? Equipment may include but is not limited to: Vehicles, Firearms, Intermediate Weapon, handcuffs, Breathalyzer, Radar Equipment, Computer, Calculator, Walkie Talkie, Multi-line telephone, Copier; Fax, scanner, and Digital Camera.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; run, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. Occasionally the employee may be required to carry, lift, drag, or restrain individuals/animals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, and with explosives; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, extensive physical agility test, extensive background testing, reference check, and other job related tests may be required.