Patrol Officer

City of Freeport, Texas•Freeport, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Enforce laws; preserve peace; protect life and property; investigate crime; apprehend lawbreakers; and provide community service. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Patrol Officer and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore, working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

Requirements

Complete at least a high school diploma or GED
21 years of age minimum age requirement
Licensed by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education
Pass a physical agility test
Ability to communicate well with general public, supervisors, and co-workers
Valid driver's license with good driving record
TCLEOSE licensed
Problem solving, observational, teamwork, writing, math, computer, and self-management skills
Mature, levelheaded, honest, intelligent, cooperative, courteous, and dependable
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations
Skilled in the operation of job specific tools and equipment
Ability to perform work requiring good physical conditions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions
Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public
Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check

Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act of statute violations were involved.
Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
Patrol specific areas; respond promptly to calls for assistance.
Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
Photograph crime scenes or accidents scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
Provide road information to assist motorists.
Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
Conforms to the oral and written policies of the Freeport Police Department.