Police Officer/Police Recruit - FUTURE OPPORTUNITY

City of Mansfield JobBoard•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform professional police work for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. This is a future opportunity with the Mansfield Police Department. Applicants must meet specific disqualifiers and pass a multi-step hiring process. The role involves patrol, investigation, apprehension of criminals, traffic enforcement, and other law enforcement duties. Applicants must be able to work any shift, including days, evenings, deep nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be subject to call-back and working past their assigned shift.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and abide by the Police Policies and Procedures Manual.
Considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices, and procedures of police work.
Considerable knowledge of pertinent state laws and city ordinances, and ability to diagnose violations.
Knowledge to recall geography of the City.
Ability to deal courteously, but firmly with the general public, and give oral commands.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to render accurate oral and written reports of accidents, incidents, and violations of the law.
Ability to attend and benefit from special training courses as required.
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age 21
Must be a US citizen as evidenced by birth certificate, passport or legal immigration documentation.
Must have an acceptable criminal history according to the standards set by TCOLE.
Must not be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle and possess a valid Texas driver's license.
Must not be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If applicable, an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the U.S. as evidenced by the appropriate D0214 or applicable documentation.
Must pass a polygraph exam, in depth background investigation, a physical exam / drug screening as well as a psychological assessment prior to hiring.
Must not be otherwise ineligible by automatic disqualifiers noted on the Intent to Test form.
All employees of this classification in addition are required to meet necessary performance standards on an ongoing basis with regards to any test which may be required as part of department policy regarding agility, satisfactory operation of a firearm or vehicle or other equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous police officer experience
Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in related field

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned area or district on foot or in a car, giving directions, information, and assistance to the general public; inspect doors and windows in the business district to see that no suspicious conditions exist.
Patrol assigned areas, investigate, and report accidents, crimes, suspicious actions or persons, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
Interview suspects and persons arrested.
Prevent the commission of unlawful acts; apprehend criminals or other persons menacing the general public; serve warrants, subpoenas, and other writs.
Attend special training programs as required.
Enforce traffic and safety regulations for pedestrians and motor vehicles.
Accompany persons to headquarters to be booked on charges; accompany prisoners to court, maintain custody, and testify when called upon.
Attend, report, and investigate accidents; keep by-standers out of danger, and render first aid to the injured.
Perform traffic control duties when required.
Secure crime scenes; make arrests.
Control inmates from stations or by patrolling in yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, and work areas.
Transport inmates in multi passenger van or sport utility vehicle.
Escort individuals or groups of inmates to work or other activities.
Enforce rules of conduct, security and labor standards by making verbal or written reports of significant violations or irregularities to supervisors.
Assist in averting riots and escapes undertaken by inmates.
May assist in the supervision of inmates on transfers to/from other correctional facilities on appearances in court.
Accompany prisoners being transferred for psychiatric diagnosis or to treatment clinics and attend sanity hearings in courtroom or hospital.
May control admission of employees entering and exiting the jail by operating electric doors.
Monitors by viewing camera at doors to identify individual and pushing appropriate button on panel for the correct door.
May inventory property of inmates including money. Enters items on log sheets, enters in computer software for property room.
Maintain security at the City Court and other City buildings.
Track, locate and arrest persons with active warrants.
Monitor Court assigned work detail.
Enforce City, State and Federal laws.
Perform other duties as required.