What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral position at City of Round Rock, TX?
invites applications for the position of:
Police Officer - Lateral
An Equal Opportunity Employer
$67,286.40 - $81,244.80
DESCRIPTION:
Out-of-State applicants eligible for TCOLE certification will attend a Supplemental Peace Officer Course administered at the Public Safety Training Center; study provided materials on the topics of Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, Traffic, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Health and Safety Code, Family Code, Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses and other job-related topics; utilize practice tests to prepare for TCOLE test; prepare for the Advanced Officers Academy with physical exercise.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Respond to any emergency, utilizing exceptional physical abilities which include but are not limited to high speed driving, pursuing criminals while on foot, carrying injured persons, climbing fences and walls, overcoming physical resistance of uncooperative violent suspects, and directing traffic at emergency scenes, fires, and special events. Most of these requirements occur outside and may be in inclement weather.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
Serve warrants and subpoenas.
While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices, issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Work unsupervised as a solo unit in responding to emergencies.
Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform specialized investigative or detective work as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Minimum of 30 college credit hours from an accredited university OR two years full time law enforcement experience OR two years of active-duty time in the U.S. Armed Forces OR two years of full-time basic jailer experience is required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Texas driver license.
Texas Certified peace officers must possess TCOLE certification at the time of application.
Out-of-State Applicants Only- Applicant must first successfully complete an initial eligibility form, obtain approval from TCOLE and obtain their PID number before applying for this position.
Click link for TCOLE information: https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers
Salary : $67,286 - $81,245
