POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)

Officers that possess current TCOLE certification maybe eligible for lateral entry. To be considered for entry at a step greater than step 1, additional criteria above the minimum qualifications for the position must be met. Qualifying candidates will be eligible for a starting salary between $80,099.00 and $97,452.68 per year. $3,000 Hiring Incentive for TCOLE Certified Officers Under general supervision, protects life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws and ordinances. Conducts criminal investigations and performs other specialized duties as assigned. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. Essential Job Functions: Patrols assigned areas to deter crime and enforce applicable laws and City ordinances. Responds to calls for service involving crimes and other related citizen concerns. Safely, and within department policy and applicable law, operates police emergency response vehicle during routine and emergency situations. Responds to traffic accidents and controls traffic flow at accident scenes. Monitors traffic and issues citations and warnings for traffic violations. Arrests suspects in compliance with applicable law and departmental policy. Accurately and thoroughly prepares reports and other documentation related to criminal activity, traffic accidents and other incidents. Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. Investigates crimes against persons and property. Gathers evidence, preserves crime scenes and prepares cases for prosecution. Processes prisoners and secures prisoner property as required. Performs animal control duties as needed. Communicates courteously and interacts with citizens and business owners and participates in community-oriented policing. Serves as school resource officer (as assigned) to improve school safety and prevent crime and violence on school campuses. May perform other special or secondary assignments as required. Testifies in criminal or civil court proceedings as required. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of modern law enforcement and crime prevention principles and practices. Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes and regulations enforcement. Knowledge of patrol, criminal and traffic investigation methods and techniques. Knowledge of local law enforcement issues and problems. Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software. Knowledge of equipment and tools utilized in police operations. Skill in the safe use of firearms Skill in safely operating police motor vehicles. Skill in decision making in emergency situations. Skill in utilizing crime scene evidence collection equipment. Skill in retaining details of incidents and preparing accurate reports. <li style="text-align: justify"&