- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; gathers information at scenes from witnesses, victims, complainants, and suspects to determine if a crime was committed; collects or assists in collecting physical evidence from crime scenes to include photographs and fingerprints; conducts property checks and patrols to identify crimes in progress; performs traffic enforcement and investigates accidents; arrests suspects and issues citations as appropriate; prepares related reports.
- Provides support to Sergeants in monitoring, directing, and providing guidance to Police Officers; reviews completed incident reports, daily activity logs, jail inspection logs, booking logs, and patrol videos; addresses reported complaints against Police Officers.
- Patrols the City to enforce laws and ordinances; conducts traffic stops; identifies and addresses suspicious activities; completes business, residential, and warrant checks; serves subpoenas and warrants.
- Assists in maintaining service equipment; conducts patrol vehicle inspections; refuels and takes inventory of vehicle supplies; maintains service firearm.
- Serves as Bailiff to support City of Live Oak Municipal Court operations; provides court security by screening and checking in defendants; arrests subjects for active warrants; enforces courtroom rules; addresses concerns and respond to questions from court staff and patrons.
- Competes mandatory Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) training courses to maintain certifications and licenses.
- Participates in community outreach programs, special events, and fundraising.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Police Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Modern law enforcement management principles, techniques, and practices.
- State criminal justice systems and criminal justice records management procedures.
- Law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures including case laws governing arrest, rules of evidence, use of force, probable cause, and search and seizure.
- Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations.
- Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records.
- General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment.
- Analyzing Police issues, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions based on findings.
- Assuming command level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Exercising controlled discretion and mediating difficult situations.
- Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
- Preparing accurate reports and statements.
- Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Operating a computer and related software.
Health, Dental (DHMO Plan) and Basic Life, LTD & AD&D paid at 100% for employee along with 45% dependent coverage. Voluntary plans Vision, Additional Life/AD&D, STD and FSA. Retirement Plan - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) The City matches two to one. An employee becomes vested with the City at five years unless eligible for prior year service credit.