What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER- RESERVE AND AUXILIARY POLICE position at City of Weslaco?
Job Summary
Enforces laws related to the protection of life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbance o peace and arrests violators by performing the following duties
Essential Job Functions
Employee has regular access at the departmental level to a wide variety of confidential information, including personnel records, client records, criminal investigations, and court records.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
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Enforces laws related to the protection of life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbance o peace and arrests violators by performing the following duties
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
- Performs after hours work as required (nights and weekends)
- Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC.
- Patrols assigned area in foot, bicycle, in patrol car, or on horseback to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order and answer calls and complaint.
- Answer radio-dispatched or citizens request for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations and peace disturbances.
- Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons and establishments and suppress disturbances.
- Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
- Investigates causes and results of accidents
- Directs and controls traffic
- Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
- Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Writes reports.
- Testifies in court to present evidence.
- Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
- necessary work experience to perform such job.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
- Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable.
- Must have high school diploma; or equivalent.
- Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
- Local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Police department services
- Leadership
- Organization
- Critical thinker
- Data analysis
- Proficient oral and written communication
- Occasional walking, standing, and stooping.
- Occasional lifting, moving, or positioning objects up to 50lbs.
Employee has regular access at the departmental level to a wide variety of confidential information, including personnel records, client records, criminal investigations, and court records.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro