Lateral Transfer Officer

City of Waco•Waco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, patrols, investigates, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, prevents crimes and assists the general public for the Waco Police Department (WPD); conducts surveillance, monitors traffic, arrests suspect and maintains order in the City. To qualify as an applicant for a Lateral Transfer Police Officer position with the City of Waco Police Department, the applicant must meet all requirements of the Waco Local Rules and Waco Meet & Confer Agreement: Lateral Positions (2-years or more experience) with the Waco Police Department Have served as a commissioned Peace Officer as that term is defined by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §2.12 continuously for the 12-month period immediately prior to making application with the WPD, and a) Left the last position as a commissioned Peace Officer in good standing. b) Hold an active TCOLE certification at the time of applying with the WPD. b. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in are not required to take the WPD eligibility exam. c. Applicants who qualify for a lateral position may be hired as a beginning officer at the pay step most closely equivalent to their qualifying law enforcement experience up to and including the 10-year pay step as a Police Officer, but do not begin employment with WPD with seniority or longevity based on any previous law enforcement experience. The City of Waco seeks: Are you looking to serve your community, make a difference in people’s lives, and build camaraderie with your coworkers? Waco Police Department is accepting applications for experienced Police Officers to join the WPD family. Apply with the WPD today!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Successful completion of Police Academy training.
Two (2) years continuous experience as a paid full-time police officer.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Valid Texas Driver's License
Peace Officer’s License Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Have served as a commissioned Peace Officer as that term is defined by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §2.12 continuously for the 12-month period immediately prior to making application with the WPD
Left the last position as a commissioned Peace Officer in good standing.
Hold an active TCOLE certification at the time of applying with the WPD.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who qualify for a lateral position in are not required to take the WPD eligibility exam.
Applicants who qualify for a lateral position may be hired as a beginning officer at the pay step most closely equivalent to their qualifying law enforcement experience up to and including the 10-year pay step as a Police Officer, but do not begin employment with WPD with seniority or longevity based on any previous law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Enforces state and federal laws and City regulations; identifies, prevents, and terminates unlawful activities using experience and technical training; identifies, pursues and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts; duties will vary according to job assignment.
Performs work according to WPD policies to enforce laws, preserve peace, maintain order, solve problems, respond to requests for service and promote crime prevention through community policing.
Consistently applies WPD regulations and procedures and provides professional police services.
Responds to incidents, accidents and calls for service; initiates basic investigations and coordinates responses with regional law enforcement and emergency services agencies.
Patrols City to preserve the peace, enforce the law, control vehicular traffic and prevent and detect misconduct, misdemeanors, felonies and other law violation; intervenes to ensure the safety of residents in mental health crisis; investigates and renders assistance at crime and accident scenes; serves and protects the community.
Preserves the peace of the community through mediation, investigation, intervention, assistance and arrest; utilizes all lawful means to improve the quality of life by recognizing and resolving problems.
Works with citizens to address the issues of safety, crime, and neighborhood disorder.
Conducts security checks, responds to citizen complaints and treats residents with courtesy and respect.
Performs crime investigation and analysis; secures crime scenes and interviews and interrogates suspects and witnesses; preserves, analyzes and evaluates evidence; takes measurements and draws diagrams of crime and accident scenes; searches scene of crimes for clues; arrests persons involved in crimes and misconduct; prepares cases for court proceedings and testifies in court.
Performs specialized functions in areas of expertise, including general and specialized training, K-9, SWAT, community outreach, crime prevention, event security, warrant service, computer systems, armory and other special enforcement, assessment, surveillance, intervention, investigative and inter-agency teams.
Cross-trains in a wide variety of law enforcement skills and disciplines.
Prepares accurate and detailed reports and required paperwork.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
Able to testify in court proceedings.
Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
May be required to respond on off days or non-scheduled holidays, in the event of a departmental or Citywide emergency.
Operates department vehicles to patrol the City for criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and safety hazards; respond to emergency calls related to crimes in progress, traffic accidents, medical emergencies, and dangerous situations; enforce traffic laws; and transport individuals to appropriate facilities.