Police Officer

City of Katy•Katy, TX

8d•$34 - $43

About The Position

The City of Katy is seeking dedicated, community-focused Police Officers to protect life and property, preserve peace, and ensure public safety across residential, commercial, and public areas. The role contributes to a safe community through proactive policing, professional responses to calls for service, and community engagement. Police Officers patrol assigned areas, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforce laws, conduct investigations, prepare documentation, and assist the public. They also support prisoner processing, court proceedings, emergency operations, and critical incidents, while maintaining readiness and patrol vehicle condition. Applicants must currently hold a valid TCOLE Peace Officer license or be enrolled in a police academy. No Police Cadet positions are available. The position is designated as Essential Critical Infrastructure personnel.

Requirements

Applicants must currently hold a valid TCOLE Peace Officer license or currently be enrolled in a police academy.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer certification.
Strong understanding of criminal, traffic, and civil laws.
Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to public service and community safety.
Valid Texas Class C driver's license.
Must meet physical fitness and defensive tactics standards.
Must be able to work in varied environments, including exposure to hazardous or high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

Patrol neighborhoods, businesses, and public areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, including accidents, disturbances, and criminal investigations.
Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, and issue citations or make arrests as appropriate.
Conduct criminal investigations, including evidence collection, scene processing, and suspect interviews.
Serve warrants and subpoenas, and assist with searches and lawful enforcement actions.
Prepare detailed incident, arrest, accident, and investigative reports.
Provide assistance and information to the public and support community safety initiatives.
Assist with prisoner transport, booking procedures, and court-related testimony.
Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance checks on patrol units.
Maintain physical readiness and proficiency in defensive tactics, firearms, and safety procedures.
Support emergency operations and critical incident response as needed.