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Patrol Officer

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general direction enforces Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances. Performs various duties to support law enforcement activities as well as provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives supervision from the Patrol Sergeant.  This position does not supervise any other position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Patrols assigned district and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance and arrest violators of the law.
  • Enforces traffic laws, monitors school crossings and provides escorts to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the city.
  • Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments.
  • Answers, screens and refers calls from citizens requesting police services.
  • Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders.
  • Testifies in court as required.
  • Instructs citizens, businesses, schools and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime.
  • Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.
  • Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action.
  • Directs and escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment and issues traffic citations.
  • Conducts initial investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
  • Questions witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements.
  • Chases and apprehends suspects.
  • Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, enduring magistrate warning by a judge, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner’s property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility.
  • Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
  • Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control and other city departments as required.
  • Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
  • Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population.
  • Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate agencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

     EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

     High School diploma or General Education Degree

     LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

      Valid Class C Texas driver’s license; valid Texas Basic Officer Certification or approved equivalent as       accepted by TCLEOSE

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Both eyes correctable to 20/20. 

Ability to:

  • Read, write and comprehend the English language.
  • Demonstrate effective communication of ideas both verbally and in written form using the English language.
  • Communicate in the English language under strained circumstances.
  • Demonstrate manual dexerity, strength and proficiency by qualifying with firearms as required by the State of Texas and the Joshua Police Department.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Rise, kneel and crawl unaided.
  • Twist upper body without injury.
  • Pull, carry or drag 100 pounds for a distance of at least thirty feet.
  • Coordinante two or more physical operations simultaneously.
  • Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions involving heat and cold.
  • Control emotions under stressful conditions.
  • Interact with coworkers to accomplish work.
  • Show independence and autonomy.
  • Make quick and sound decisions in stressful situations.
  • Understand and follow city/departmental policies, rules and regulations.
  • Identify and distinguish between primary colors.
  • Work effectively around mechanical hazards.
  • Pass a background investigation by the Joshua Police Department.
  • Pass a medical examination, polygraph, psychological and/or drug screen if required by the City of Joshua and/or the State of Texas.
  • Demonstrate basic mathematical ability in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Crouch and/or stoop.
  • Work around explosive hazards as with bomb threats, explosions and car fire.
  • Walk and run unaided for specified distances.

Full Time City of Joshua Employee Benefits

  • Texas Municipal Retirement System 7% 2 to 1 match
  • Group medical, dental and life insurance with employee premiums paid
  • Supplemental major medical benefits available through AFLAC
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 2 weeks vacation after first year
  • 12 days of sick leave