Patrol Officer

City of Granite Shoals•Granite Shoals, TX

15h

About The Position

The Patrol Officer enforces federal and state laws and local ordinances, identifies and apprehends criminal violators, helps ensure the free flow of traffic, executes and assists in serving arrest warrants, and presents crime prevention programs. Performance is evaluated through observation, oral and written reports, and results obtained. The officer responds to radio calls for police services; takes appropriate action at crime scenes, administers first aid, gathers and preserves evidence, locates and interviews witnesses, and makes arrests. The role includes patrolling an assigned geographic area, assisting citizens, investigating criminal offenses, missing persons, traffic accidents, and other public safety incidents, issuing citations, and intervening in crisis situations and disputes. The officer prepares reports, testifies in legal proceedings, and may serve as a Court Bailiff for Municipal Court. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires knowledge of applicable laws and departmental policies and procedures; sound judgment, communication, problem-solving, and technology skills; and the ability to work effectively with people from varied backgrounds, operate a vehicle and firearms, and overcome violent resistance when apprehending law violators.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be a Texas Certified Peace Officer.
Be fingerprinted and undergo a records search for criminal history.
Not be on probation for a criminal offense.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical exam.
Possess a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license; applicants lacking the proper license or class may obtain it within ten working days after a job offer.
Pass a background investigation.
Know applicable local, state, and federal laws, civil laws, and departmental policies and procedures.
Be able to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, make sound decisions, solve problems, and work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Be able to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators, and accurately describe suspects and vehicles.
Have skill in operating a vehicle and firearms.
Have skill using a personal computer, including word-processing programs, email, and the internet.
Be able to follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures; perform work accurately; and attend work regularly and punctually.

Responsibilities

Enforce federal and state laws and local ordinances.
Identify and apprehend criminal violators and help ensure the free flow of traffic.
Execute arrest warrants and assist in serving warrants.
Present crime prevention programs.
Respond to radio calls for police services.
Take appropriate action at crime scenes, administer first aid, gather and preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and make arrests.
Patrol an assigned geographic area to identify and deter criminal activity, assist citizens, and arrest law violators.
Investigate criminal offenses, missing persons, traffic accidents, and other public safety incidents.
Interview suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses; obtain information and evidence related to crimes.
Prepare detailed reports and issue citations.
Intervene and mediate in crisis situations and disputes.
Appear in court and testify in legal proceedings.
May serve as Court Bailiff for Municipal Court.
Perform other related duties as assigned.