POLICE OFFICER (PROBATIONARY)

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

10d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to enforce the laws of the State of Texas and the City of Weslaco to protect life and property. May from time-to-time work extended hours in the evenings and weekends in response to emergency disasters.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma; or equivalent (GED).
Applicants must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable.
Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
Knowledgeable of state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a municipal jail facility.
Knowledge of Police Department services.
Ability to carry out duties during emergency situations under stressful, life-threatening conditions.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Ability to deal with disgruntled members of the public in a tactful manner.
Ability to execute and follow oral and written instructions.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Proficient physical skills to be able to protect oneself and others.
Common sense skill to determine the most appropriate response to emergency situations.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must be able to successfully complete the Physical Fitness Performance Evaluation as prescribed by the local Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employees have access to some confidential information obtained during performance of regular responsibilities such as lawsuits, criminal records and investigations.
Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.
Consequences of errors, missed deadlines, or poor judgement could result in physical injury to the employee as well as to other employees, labor and material cost, danger to public safety, legal repercussions to the city and adverse public relations.
Duties regularly present potential risk of injuries to the employee or to the public from improper exposure that could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals, steam or fire, severe muscular strains from restraining prisoners and illnesses from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hats or boots may be required.
Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas on foot, bicycle, in patrol cars, or on horseback to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order and answer calls and complaints.
Answers radio-dispatched or citizens requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations and peace disturbances.
Familiarize self with the city and with people living in area.
Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, people and establishments and suppress disturbances.
Locates, searches, detains and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
Interviews and questions victims, witnesses and suspects.
Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
Gathers and preserves evidence.
Investigates causes and results of accidents.
Direct and controls traffic.
Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
Inspect public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate and report information.
Attend community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems.
Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity and other reports.
Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations and actions.
Other similar duties as assigned.