What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Selma?
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to prevent crime and enforce state and local laws. This is accomplished by performing patrol duties; responding to emergency calls and routine complaints; performing traffic enforcement; conducting traffic investigations; and performing related administrative duties. Other duties include testifying in court; and serving in plain clothes/undercover operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Patrols assigned areas to maintain a visible police presence; searches for suspicious, hazardous, or criminal activity; conducts field interviews of suspected offenders; and makes arrests.
- Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints by receiving and responding to dispatch calls, responding to crimes in progress, and assisting Fire and EMS personnel during emergency situations.
- Performs traffic enforcement duties by monitoring vehicle speed, registration, defective equipment, and compliance with traffic laws; issuing citations and warnings; and documenting traffic enforcement statistics.
- Performs administrative duties by completing case reports, paperwork, and related documentation; reviewing reports for accuracy and completeness; and preparing reports and correspondence.
- Conducts traffic accident investigations by investigating collision scenes, obtaining statements from involved parties and witnesses, directing or controlling traffic as necessary, and completing and filing accident reports.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
(a)High School Diploma or equivalent;
(b) Valid Peace Officer License from TCOLE or candidates in the final phase of the Police Officer Academy;
(c) Must have Valid Texas Driver's License.
Applicants are subject to pre-employment screening/testing, including but not limited to: thorough background investigations, psychological, physical, and drug testing. Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, as well as Holidays. Please review the ineligibility and disqualifiers list for more information.
Salary : $70,893 - $84,253