Police Officer (Must be certified Peace Officer)

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; maintains law and order; patrols assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle; enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations; investigates collisions, crimes against property and persons, and complaints; interviews victims and witnesses; takes affidavits; apprehends persons suspected of crimes; responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations; serves warrants; writes various reports including offense, collision, and arrest; checks buildings and stores for security; testifies in court; takes calls from 911 Center Dispatchers and keeps them informed of location and status; administers first aid; operates MDT; must be able to render credible testimony. Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Requirements

• Must be certified Peace Officer (valid TCOLE certification)
• Must be 21 years of age prior to appointment
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• No convictions of any Class A misdemeanor or above, including DWI offenses
• No convictions for any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years
• No convictions of any family violence offense
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record
• Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered
• Must possess functional dexterity in both hands
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
• Must have normal hearing
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with other Police Officers and the public
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation
• Ability to speak and write the English language effectively
• Ability to perform mathematical computations
• Ability to operate a portable and mobile radio
• Skill in operating a Patrol unit
• Skill in the use and care of a firearm
• Must be available to work various shifts with rotating days off
• Must be able to render credible testimony

Nice To Haves

• College course work
• Four year degree
• Prior law enforcement experience
• Military experience

Responsibilities

• Prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes
• Maintains law and order
• Patrols assigned areas of the city in Police vehicle
• Enforces traffic regulations that includes issuing citations
• Investigates collisions, crimes against property and persons, and complaints
• Interviews victims and witnesses
• Takes affidavits
• Apprehends persons suspected of crimes
• Responds to calls for service including disturbances, burglar alarms, gang activity, traffic/parking violations
• Serves warrants
• Writes various reports including offense, collision, and arrest
• Checks buildings and stores for security
• Testifies in court
• Takes calls from 911 Center Dispatchers and keeps them informed of location and status
• Administers first aid
• Operates MDT
• Renders credible testimony

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus for valid TCOLE certification prior to hiring
• $4,000 for each completed year of state licensing agency, certified regular full-time, paid peace officer time, to a maximum of five (5) years for a total of up to $20,000
• Agreement of continued employment with the City of Beaumont Police Department for a minimum period of thirty-six (36) months after hire date
• Lateral financial transfers for up to 10 years of law enforcement service based on the Beaumont Police Department’s pay scale
• Salary range from $76,656 to $97,848 based on years of service
• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED