Police Officer

City of Burleson, TX•Burleson, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the performance of routine preventive patrol, law enforcement, traffic enforcement and control, and other related law enforcement duties as needed. This position is assigned mainly to Patrol, but may be assigned to Detective as necessary. Applicants who are currently TCOLE certified or in an academy and will graduate with TCOLE certification within 30 days will be exempt from the entrance exam. Applicants will immediately move onto the next step in the hiring process with the completion of the background packet (personal history statement) and the polygraph packet. Please print and fill out the 2 packets below. Do not turn them in unless requested to do so. The position is open until filled and is for Commissioned Police Officers assigned to Patrol Division.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
TCOLE certification for Police Officer
Valid Class C Texas driver's license with a good driving record
DD214 for prior military service, if applicable
Knowledge of basic math to calculate speeding violations, elapsed time and accident reconstruction
Knowledge of local, state and federal criminal laws; laws relevant to police conduct; human behavior and motivation; techniques of self-defense; current police methods and practices
Knowledge of basic computers
Ability to read and understand reports, memos, manuals, policies, rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and statutes
Ability to write accurate, thorough and complete reports
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with citizens and other officers
Ability to use reasoning to make timely, accurate decisions in a variety of circumstances
Ability to exert force as needed to intervene in conflict situations or subdue suspects
Ability to be available for call back after hours and provide necessary personal contact phone numbers. This will require allowing personal contact numbers to be listed with a third party notification system.