JOB
POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Officer: New Hire $50,003.20 3 Years $52,520.00 5 Years $60,008.00 7 Years $63,502.40 9 Years $65,000.00 $3,000.00 Hiring Bonus for Qualifying OfficersThis position involves working closely with residents, businesses, schools, community groups, service clubs and other officers to improve the quality of life in Texarkana by protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, including the prevention and investigation of crimes, traffic collisions and disturbances; enforcement of traffic laws, parking regulations; and patrolling designated areas of the City.Training will be provided, including both academic and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, criminal procedure, traffic law, case law, rules of evidence; investigative techniques; patrol and traffic procedures; administration of justice; and police/community relations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWorks on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation, and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic; prevent, detect, and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect. Interrogates suspects, witnesses, and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift. Seeks out and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops leads and tips. Searches scene of crimes for clues. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's daily log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, offense report, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc. Undertakes community oriented police work and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the city limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities. Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned. Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about departmental activities.Apprehends and/or arrests offenders; transports individuals to jail facilities; books prisoners.Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.Cleans and maintains assigned law enforcement vehicles and equipment.May conduct a variety of law enforcement duties including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and/or special details.May coordinate training activities for law enforcement personnel; creates and updates training lesson plans; delivers employee training on a variety of law enforcement topics.Detects and deters criminal activity within the community. Conducts surveillance/undercover work as assigned.May establishes and maintains Neighborhood Crime Watch programs for area of responsibility; educates the public regarding crime prevention techniques.Formulates plans to resolve neighborhood issues and improve the quality of life for citizens.Interacts with and provides assistance to citizens and the general public; responds to inquiries regarding a variety of law enforcement matters.Investigates motor vehicle accidents and hit and run cases; files criminal charges as required.May serve as Detective; investigates various types of criminal cases relative to area of assignment including general, property, persons juvenile, and/or cybercrimes.May serve as Quartermaster; monitors and ensures police personnel are appropriately supplied with necessary uniforms and equipment.May serve as School Resource Officer and facilitates a safe learning environment for students.May serve as Traffic Officer; directs traffic; provides vehicle escorts; enforces traffic laws and promotes safe driving practices; identifies traffic violations and issues citations accordingly.May serve as Training and Recruiting Specialist; attends job fairs; identifies and recruits law enforcement applicants; conducts background investigations for job applicants.Mentors and counsels students/parents; provides information regarding criminal justice processes and victims' rights; educates youth regarding alcohol awareness, drug abuse, and bullying.Participates in criminal investigations; processes crime scenes; documents, collects, and preserves evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; interrogates suspects.Patrols assigned areas of the City including residential, commercial, and industrial areas; conducts security checks of homes and businesses.Patrols assigned beat and/or participates in responding to calls for police service as required.Performs other related duties as assigned or requiredPerforms traffic enforcement duties; identifies moving violations, initiates traffic stops, and issues citations accordingly; investigates DWI's and traffic accidents; directs traffic.Prepares and maintains a variety of law enforcement records and documentationPrepares and maintains various types of law enforcement documentation including but not limited to offense reports, arrest documents, and probable cause sheets.Processes/views crime scenes; documents, collects, preserves, and analyzes physical evidence; obtains and examines latent fingerprints; performs forensic computer examinations.Provides for the delivery of high quality law enforcement services to the local community.Provides for the protection of life and property within the community and the enforcement of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.Responds to calls for police service involving criminal activity, accidents, or other incidents; assists the Fire Department, EMS, and outside agencies in response efforts.Reviews offense reports and follows up on initial complaints filed by the public; locates, contacts, and interviews crime victims and witnesses.Submits criminal cases to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution; attends and participates in court proceedings; provides legal testimony; serves as Expert Witness as required.PERIPHERAL DUTIESMaintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities. Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police operating activities. Serves as a member of various employee committees.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds. 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 ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 and 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 moderately noisy.