Police Officer Recruit - City of Corinth

Pay: $28.41 hourly

GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general supervision, provides responsive and courteous police services in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, interventions, assistance, investigations, and traffic regulation duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends and successfully completes accredited Police Academy.
• Preserves the peace of the community through mediation, investigation, intervention, assistance, documentation, and arrest; utilizes all lawful means to improve the quality of life by reducing the fear and incidence of crime, recognizing, and resolving problems, and meeting the public safety needs of the Citizens of Corinth.
• Patrols the City to respond to citizens’ requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and assure public safety.
• Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Enforces local, state, and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to Department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Investigates crimes and accidents; secures and processes crime and accident scenes and identifies and collects evidence within scope of authority.
• Arrests law violators; transports and processes suspects, victims, and prisoners.Completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Represents the City Police at court hearings; prepares reports and testifies in court cases.
• Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations.
• Presents education and information programs for community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels residents on law enforcement activities and referral resources.
• Performs specialized functions in areas of expertise, including training, K-9, SWAT, event security, computer systems, and other special enforcement and investigative teams.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; AND be 21 years of age and have no convictions for offenses exceeding a Class C Misdemeanor. Must pass interview, background investigation, polygraph exam, and a medical and psychological examination. 

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must enroll and complete a Texas police academy; and must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. (Must obtain Texas Class C driver license within 30 days of hire per State law.)

Required Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Texas criminal justice and court systems, and the principles of criminal justice records management.
• Law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
• Basic criminal law on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Basic criminal law on the rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, and search and seizure.
• Investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.
• Geography, roads, and landmarks of City and surrounding areas.
• Police Department General Orders, policies, and procedures.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

Required Skill in:

• Exercising controlled discretion in situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest & control techniques.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Operating motor vehicles and special police equipment during emergency situations.
• Interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Evaluating facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions, and making proper recommendations.
• Care, maintenance, and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, and other law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• De-escalating stressful, potentially hazardous situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; required to physically restrain persons; subject to extended periods of intense concentration in review of crime scenes, special investigations, and law enforcement report preparation. 
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.