Patrol Officer Opening

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, valid Peace Officer License from TCOLE or be soon graduating from a certified TCOLE Police Officer Academy, and a valid Texas Driver's License.

Seeking a proactive, self-motivated, and hard-working individual who likes to be involved with the community, participates in law enforcement based events in the county and believes in working as a team to reach the end goal. Farwell Police Department is proactive, and community involved police department that is searching for an individual who could fill the vacancy. The City of Farwell, Texas. (Pop 1389) is located on the Texas/New Mexico border/ 8 miles east of Clovis, NM. Two major highways do go through Farwell, Highway 60 and Highway 70/84. The position is open until filled.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• As a Patrol Officer, to patrol City in radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Patrol the city in a radar-equipped patrol unit; respond to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observe, monitor and control routing and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist and enforce traffic safety laws.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complaints and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Check buildings for physical security.
• Search, fingerprint, transport, and book prisoners.
• Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
• Conduct complete investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations as assigned.
• Perform undercover and surveillance activities as assigned.
• Prepare investigative reports and case information; provide evidence and testimony in court.
• Answer questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department.
• Collect, preserve and maintain evidence and property found that is involved with suspected crimes.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations.

Must be TCOLE certified or can be certified in order to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in the State of Texas?

License/Certification:

• TCOLE Peace Officer License or actively in a TCOLE academy (Required)
• TCOLE number, must be provided or app. will be auto rejected (Required)

Work Location: In person