What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Lone Star Park?
ONLY FOR GRAND PRAIRIE POLICE OFFICERS.
General Definition:
- Ensures the safety and security of customers and employees, protects property and maintains order in a courteous, attentive, and informative manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Enforce laws, regulations, and established protocols within the designated jurisdiction
- Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, accidents, or incidents, taking appropriate action to safeguard lives and property
- Engage in proactive measures to deter criminal activity, such as community outreach, educational programs, and crime prevention initiatives
- Conduct preliminary investigations into incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as required
- Mediate disputes, handle conflicts, and maintain a calm and professional demeanor in challenging situations
- Document incidents, investigations, and daily activities accurately and comprehensively, adhering to organizational standards
- Coordinate and collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified and effective approach to security and safety
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, and completion of a certified police academy or law enforcement training program
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to express oneself clearly orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently or as a team when required;
- Ability to obtain pertinent information to compile a detailed and cohesive written report.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ethical work habits and high integrity.
- Working knowledge and skill in the use of self-defense and controlling uncooperative subjects.
- Ability to work effectively under highly stressful conditions.
- Ability to apply force in accordance with department policies/procedures.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy when dealing with people in sensitive situations.
- Knowledge of basic fire prevention and control techniques.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend effectively in English. Bilingual skills helpful.
- Ability to effectively operate a variety of communications equipment, call numbers, and emergency signals and operate security alarm systems.
- Ability to apply first responder techniques in performing emergency first aid (e.g. triage, CPR, etc.).
Training:
- Completion of a certified police academy or law enforcement training program
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
- Valid Police Officer Badge
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strength:
- Sedentary to medium workload
- Stand, sit and walk consistently
- Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
- Movement:
- Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
- Will use office equipment
- Driving motor vehicles as needed
- Auditory:
- Frequently speak and articulate
- Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
- Environmental:
- Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
- Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses