Law Enforcement Officer City of Idalou Idalou, TX Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $52,800 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License Non-CDL Class C Peace Officer Certification Full Job Description

PATROL OFFICER

Department:

POLICE FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Job Summary :

Assigned to varying assignments within the department. Shall enforce laws of the United States, the State of Texas, and ordinances of the City of Idalou as well as preserve the public peace.

Supervision Received :

Work is performed under the general direction of the Police Chief and Police Lieutenant.

Supervision Exercised :

None.

Essential Job Functions :

Responsible for the appropriate enforcement of laws and ordinances, preservation of life, and preservation of public peace. Investigates crimes. Protects lives, property, and individual rights. Provides general police service to the public where appropriate. Prevents and detects crimes. Apprehends offenders. Exercises authority within the guidelines of his authority. Coordinates and directs work efforts with the departmental goals and objectives in mind. Responds to all assignments in an expeditious manner within departmental policy. Completes accurate details of reports, incidents, arrests, accidents, and all other calls related to his duty. Accurately records all evidence and property coming into his custody and fills out chain of custody paperwork accordingly. Conducts himself in a manner consistent with high ethical standards. Performs other related police duties as assigned by proper authority.

Other Job Functions:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Such tasks shall be capable of being performed with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, that does not impair a business necessity or impose an undue business hardship and without presenting a direct threat to the safety of the applicant or others.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of:

Local, state, and federal government practices and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Use and care of vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment such as radar units and in-car videos. Analyze a crime or accident scene and be able to reconstruct the events and causes.

Skills and Ability to:

Establish and maintain professional and effective relationships with external publics/vendors, internal management, non-management employees, city and other government officials. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Effectively communicate technical information to varying audiences; coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines. Organize data. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Communicate effectively with the public. Multi-task. Manage stress level in emergency situations. Quickly analyze complex information in emergency or dangerous situations and make decisions of life or death nature. Determine violations of law in order to issue citations. Time manage. Operate a motorized vehicle. Work in an outdoor environment.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Must hold a valid TCLEOSE License. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with acceptable record.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $52,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift Application Question(s): Applicants must reside within or be willing to relocate to a location within 30 minutes of the Idalou city limits. Do you currently hold a valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license? Applicants that do not hold a current Peace Officer License will not be considered. Ability to

Commute:

Idalou, TX 79329 (Required)

Work Location:

In person