Police Patrol Officer / Criminal Investigative Division

City of Brenham, TX•Brenham, TX

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The current position being recruited is for Patrol or CID. We are excited to welcome, to the City of Brenham, Officers who already have the experience and knowledge to perform the job. In most cases, applicants may be compensated at a higher rate of pay than the minimum starting salary, based on qualification and years of service. To be considered as a lateral applicant, you must meet the following qualifications: Be a certified Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), have at least 4 years prior work experience with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency and must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or higher, through TCOLE. Must not have had a break in service as a Police Officer of more than 180 days prior to start of the pre-employment background process.

Requirements

Be a certified Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Have at least 4 years prior work experience with similar duties in a comparable law enforcement agency and must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate, or higher, through TCOLE
Must not have had a break in service as a Police Officer of more than 180 days prior to start of the pre-employment background process.
High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
State statutes, city ordinances, and criminal law knowledge.
Department policies and procedures knowledge.
Standard office practices and procedures knowledge.
Community policing theory and application knowledge.
First aid procedures knowledge.
Ability to read manuals and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to write letters, memos, and instructions.
Ability to evaluate emergency and other situations and make sound decisions.
Ability to operate a police vehicle in emergency or high-speed situations.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a firearm.
Ability to operate other police-issued law enforcement equipment, including baton, handcuffs, radar unit, and cameras.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement and government officials, co-workers, and the general public.
Ability to operate a computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software.
Basic certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Valid Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally may be asked to perform some of the duties of the Corporal in the absence of a Corporal or Sergeant classification.

Responsibilities

Performs routine patrol duties, including responding to calls, enforcing traffic laws, communicating with citizens, arresting suspects, and preparing reports.
Patrols city, including responding to service calls, enforcing state mandated laws and city ordinances, and issuing citations.
Performs traffic duties, including enforcing traffic laws, investigating accidents, and directing traffic.
Communicates with the public regarding service calls, complaints, and requests for information.
Makes arrests of suspects.
Prepares activity and arrest reports.
Testifies in court as needed.
Secures crime scenes and conducts crime scene investigations, including taking photographs and fingerprints.
Participates in job-related training.