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Patrol Officer - City of Granbury, TX (ID: 324838) |
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Title | Patrol Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2019-03-07 |
City / Organization | City of Granbury, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | hresources@granbury.org |
Description | Job Summary:
Under direction of the Patrol Sergeant, employee performs law enforcement and crime prevention work, including but not limited to; patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency calls, enforcing state and local traffic regulations, detecting and investigating crime, maintaining law and order, and a variety of other special assignments in support of Police operations.
Essential Job Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work is performed in various environments such as indoors, outdoors, and inside vehicles. Work outdoors is subject to mechanical, electrical, chemical, fire, and explosive hazards. There may also be some environmental or safety hazards associated with work performed indoors. Work may be subject to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wetness, humidity, wind, dirt and dust. Work may involve other hazards such as darkness, heights, odors, fumes, and situations where there may be a risk of bodily injury. Work may be subject to time pressures, frequent changes to tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, working alone 50% or more of the time, emergency and / or crisis situations, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and dealing with irate or hysterical people. Some work may be conducted in confined, cramped work areas. Work may be tedious and exacting when preparing reports and operating firearms. Work will include a substantial amount of driving, which requires that employee remain alert even though this work may be tedious and boring at times. Work will require the ability to work rotating shifts.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to walk, run, climb, stand, stoop, squat, crouch, twist, reach, push, pull, and kneel while performing duties such as investigation of criminal activities and arresting suspects. Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or at a desk. Must be able to use and care for firearms. Must have the ability to visually inspect or observe suspects and drive a patrol car. Visual discrimination is required to identify suspect’s clothing, features, and license plates; good night vision and color perception is required. Must be able to lift, carry, and drag objects or persons weighing up to 100 lbs. Must have the ability to operate foot and hand operated controls on vehicle. The ability to hear commands and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations is required. Fine dexterity with finger and hands required to handle items, operate telecommunications equipment, and operate firearms is required. Must be able to walk and run short and moderate distances, climb stairs and ladders, jump and avoid obstacles, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs., and bend, stoop, squat, and reach.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required. |