City of Primera Police Officer Job Description

 Job Summary:

The Primera Police Department is looking for community-minded person for the position of Police Officer. We are looking for an Officer that wants to be part of the Primera community.  The applicant must be TCOLE Certified . 

Orginizational Structure:

Reports to:  Chief of Police

Directs: N/A

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively in the English language, English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Perform required mathematical computations
• Effectively communicate technical information, orally and in writing, to contractors, property owners, employees, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the public
• Analyze situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions
• Establish and maintain working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors, and the public
• Handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people
• Enforce laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the City and State; with firmness, tact, and impartiality
• Learn local geography including the location of streets, water mains and hydrants, and the major hazards of the City
• Stay abreast of new codes and ordinances in the field
• Prepare clear and accurate correspondence, documents, and reports
• Prioritize and organize various assignments to produce efficient and effective results
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Maintain appropriate performance regarding assigned duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to:
  • holding and sorting reports and paperwork
  • sitting or standing for extended periods
  • performing the functions of data entry on a personal computer
  • vehicle operation in the performance of a variety of errands
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Thorough working knowledge of City ordinances and state and federal laws relating to police operations.
• Ability to understand detailed written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, co-workers, other law enforcement personnel, EMS and fire personnel, the general public, and representatives of state, federal, and local government agencies.
• Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately during stressful situations and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a patrol vehicle and all related equipment, including laptop computers, radio, radar, and video camera systems.
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficiency with weapons, and patrol car equipment, Weapons proficiency is to be demonstrated quarterly as prescribed by TCOLE or departmental policy
• Ability to maintain currency in required TCOLE and departmental training.

Education/Experience/Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved Basic Peace Officers Certification Academy.
• Certified Peace Officers Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Verbal and written communications.
• Occasional strenuous activity, including running, jumping, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and carrying, or any other physical activity required to pursue and arrest suspects effectively.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk or in a vehicle.
• Operation of the patrol vehicle and related equipment.

Satisfactory physical, psychiatric, and drug testing.