Police Officer (Current Certified Peace Officers)

City of Alice•Alice, TX

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Under supervision, patrol and provide enforcement, detection and crime prevention, under the laws of the City, State, and United States. Carry out special assignments in the field or police work; do related work as required; provide reports of assignments and/or related work as needed.

Requirements

Clear and valid Texas driver's license
High School diploma or G.E.D. is acceptable
U.S. citizen
At least 21 years of age
Active TCOLE Basic Peace Officer License
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
Ability to perform basic math
Perform duties acceptably after long hours (over 24) without sleep during emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to correctly prioritize workload
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

1 + years preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that daily activity reports and offense reports are complete and submitted timely.
Keep abreast of new laws and events affecting law enforcement.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
Attend departmental and division meetings as required.
Complete all reports and paperwork promptly, legibly, accurately, thoroughly, neatly and with correct grammar and spelling.
Keep work area clean and neat.
Attend all courts as scheduled or requested.
Follow proper chain of command.
Arrive at work on time; work in assigned area (sector).
Behave in manner conducive to high morals; express enthusiasm for work assignments, environment, personnel, and management.
Attend training seminars when scheduled to be in attendance.
Assist other divisions within the Department as may be needed.
Make ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws Departmental Policy, regulations, etc., without supervision when appropriate.
Work well with the public and co-workers daily, communicating effectively, maintaining alertness, composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances, including stress, verbal abuse, criticism and/or other adverse conditions.
Follow a chain of command and instruction, receptive to supervision.
Demonstrate competent weapons proficiency.
Perform defense and/or other hand-to-hand combat tactics.
Physically restrain individuals in the following circumstance; mutual combat, pushing or shoving (crowd control), those under the influence of hallucinate or other behavior altering drugs, those suffering from psychosis or other violent mental disorder.
Conduct foot patrol.
Participate in stakeouts in confining or uncomfortable areas. e.g. in trees, bushes, on ledges etc.
Engage in safe high-speed driving while pursuing suspects or responding to calls.
Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone and in person, with citizens, co-workers, supervisor, and instructors, including person of diverse backgrounds, without bias or prejudice.
Display self-confidence and authoritative manner, with conduct reflecting favorably on the Department.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
Provide traffic control as needed.
Recognize, identify and preserve crime scenes.
Mediate civil disputes and advise citizens.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:
Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee
Low-cost vision plan
Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
Employee assistance program
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation ( 80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service , 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service
80 hours of sick leave a year
2 personal days a year
Current Pay Scale (inclusive of briefing time & paid holidays):
Police Officer I - $46,280
Police Officer II - $47,362
Police Officer III - $48,457
Incentive pay(s) are additional