Police Officer (Watauga Police Department Entrance Exam)

City of Watauga•Watauga, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Police Officers assigned to the Patrol Division work 12-hour shifts under the general direction of the Police Corporal. This is a highly responsible professional position that performs specialized work in law enforcement. Work involves responsibility for rapid and efficient performance of law enforcement specialized duties under normal and emergency conditions and may involve threats to personal safety and/or life. Applicants who are hired as recruits will be required to attend and successfully pass the Police Academy are subject to an eighteen (18) month probation period.

Requirements

Applicant must be 21 years of age
Applicant must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Applicant must be able to read and write the English language.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
TCOLE Certification
Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work.
Knowledge of laws pertaining to enforcement of police regulations.
Knowledge of first aid.
Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to learn and efficiently operate law enforcement tools and equipment (i.e. firearms).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and management.
Ability to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations which may occur.
Good physical condition and the ability to perform job functions.
Ability to provide good customer service under normal and extreme circumstances.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and custom records management software.
Skilled in law enforcement techniques and methods.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
TCOLE Intermediate
TCOLE Advanced
TCOLE Master
Language Pay
Fitness Incentive Pay
Shift Differential Pay
Lateral Entry for Experienced Officers
Military Officers (eligible to test for certification with TCOLE)

Responsibilities

Perform crime prevention and detection activities enforcing federal, state and local laws, preserving peace and protecting property and lives.
Respond to emergency calls to protect lives and property often involving criminal activities.
Patrol assigned area to prevent and detect criminal activities normally operating a City vehicle.
Initiate applicable investigation techniques to develop and prosecute criminals under each offense.
Document investigative actions, interviews, interrogations, subpoena procurement; written statements; affidavits for evidentiary warrants and arrest warrants; evidence collection; identification, location and apprehension of perpetrator and property recovery.
Investigate non-criminal actions such as missing persons, found property, etc.
Conduct specialized undercover investigations as assigned.
Apprehend suspected criminals as situation dictates.
Prepare activity reports detailing patrol/investigation occurrences and submit reports to superiors for review.
Enforce traffic laws through patrol and issuance of citations.
Investigate and prepare crime/traffic reports on criminal activities and traffic accidents.
Maintains familiarity with maps and related road networks within the City’s area and within those areas with Mutual Aid Response Agreements.
Participate in all scheduled and assigned training classes.
Participate in Police Department crime prevention and education programs and activities.
Communicate among assigned personnel, other employees throughout the city, upper management and the general public as necessitated by the position.
Maintain vehicles and equipment.
Allow for self-availability in order to work all shifts.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with assigned division responsibilities.
May perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
Meet and maintain firearm qualification requirements.