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Police Officer (Lateral/TCOLE Certified)
Police Officer (Lateral/TCOLE Certified)City of Dickinson, Texas • Dickinson, TX, US
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Police Officer (Lateral / TCOLE Certified)

Police Officer (Lateral / TCOLE Certified)

City of Dickinson, Texas • Dickinson, TX, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic and ordinance violations and hazard to life or property.
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses and other individuals to establish a network of information to determine the validity of a complaint.
  • Detects violations, makes violator contacts, issues citations or warnings and places violators in custody, as appropriate.
  • Responds to calls for service, analyzing criminal, emergency and law violators to determine the best method of handling.
  • Determines sufficiency of evidence to justify a search and / or arrest.
  • Handles suspects, law violators and prisoners according to departmental policies and procedures and uses effective law enforcement techniques.
  • Conducts preliminary accident and offense investigations and writes required reports.
  • Conducts routine checks of prisoners confined in the City Jail.
  • Coordinates calls for service with fire, street and animal control personnel, as needed.
  • Participates in community oriented programs.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of modern police methods, traffic, criminal and civil laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and court systems and procedures
  • Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to motorized vehicles and equipment
  • Knowledge of radio communication procedures; knowledge of routine vehicle and equipment maintenance
  • Ability to type at least 30 wpm and operate computer equipment
  • Knowledge of City codes and ordinances
  • Knowledge of the geography of the City
  • Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute and operate computer equipment.

    • Education & Experience

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required with 60 college hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Must be a basic TCOLE certified Peace officer in good standing.
  • A minimum of 2 years qualified street experience is preferred.
  • Valid state driver's license required.

    • State Mandated Requirements

  • Be a US Citizen
  • Have a High School diploma or GED
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Honorable Discharge from the US Military (if applicable)
  • Have no convictions for any level offense involving Family Violence
  • Have no Class B Misdemeanor Offense convictions within the last 10 years
  • Have no Class A Misdemeanor Offense or above conviction in applicant's lifetime
  • Not prohibited by State or Federal Law from operating a Motor Vehicle
  • Not prohibited by State or Federal Law from possessing firearms or ammunition

    • Drug testing and background screening is required for all positions prior to final offer. The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Police Department (Patrol) Pay Scale :

  • Basic : $64,735.72
  • Intermediate : $73,249.33
  • Advanced : $81,762.95
  • Master : $90,302.14

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