POLICE OFFICER

   Mesquite Police Department

 

   JOB NO: PC004114

 

 

 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB FAMILY: Police SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

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

To perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the law enforcement and crime prevention functions; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

 

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

2. Prepare reports on crimes and activities; attend roll call, briefings and administrative meetings.

3. Participate in firearms training in order to maintain proficiency; participate in training for and operate other applicable law enforcement equipment and weapons.

4. Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and gain records, information and other various data; write reports of arrests, investigations, and other involvement in law enforcement related activities.

5. Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities and programs including making arrests of suspects in traffic and criminal offenses, executing search warrants, issuing citations, appearing in court for criminal, civil and other law enforcement related matters, attending roll call meetings; conduct surveillance; apprehend offenders; conduct interviews or interrogations with various persons relevant to investigations, arrests, complaints and other law enforcement matters.

6. Interact and work with citizens regarding existing and potential law enforcement and crime prevention problems; preserve good relationships with the general public; continually take an active role in educating the public regarding crime and crime prevention.

7. Patrol business and residential areas; respond to alarms; enforce traffic and parking laws and ordinances; respond to and investigate traffic accidents; assist motorists in distress; operate MDC (Mobile Data Computer), speed detection devices, intoxilizer and other police equipment as appropriate.

8. Respond to emergency calls.

9. Participate in investigations involving crimes against persons and/or property; secure crime scenes;

preserve evidence; direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic; maintain crowd control; interview

witnesses, complainants and suspects; initiate and prepare field reports about offenses or crimes.

10. Mediate civil and domestic disputes.

11. Confiscate and document any illegal, stolen or found property.

12. Respond to and assist with emergency medical situations as appropriate; respond to and assist

with fires and other disasters or extraordinary events.

13. Participate in a variety of technical investigative activities involved in identifying and prosecuting

persons responsible for the commission of criminal offenses.

 

                           

 

 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED with 30 college semester hours successfully completed; or one year of commissioned police experience, a high school diploma and 15 college semester hours successfully completed; or high school diploma with two years of commissioned police officer experience; or 2 years active military experience with an “Honorable Discharge” and high

school diploma.

 

EXPERIENCE

None required.

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).

Legal qualification, under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, to possess firearms and ammunition.

 

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