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Police Officer - Town of Little Elm, TX (ID: 359904) |
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Title | Police Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2020-07-01 |
City / Organization | Town of Little Elm, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Description | JOB SUMMARY The Patrol Officer is responsible for a variety of duties that are necessary to fulfill the Police Department’s mission. All duties must be performed in an effective, efficient and safe manner that will foster the public’s confidence and trust. This position demands special qualifications and proficiency in certain skills and abilities of a physical, mental and technical nature. As a condition of employment in the status of this position, all patrol officers must be able to perform the entire list of duties as outlined in this job description. In addition you must be motivated to accept new challenges and finding creative solutions, take ownership and pride by demonstrating the Town of Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency and Innovation. Disqualifiers 1. Have never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years. 2. Have never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order; 3. Have never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code; 4. Have never received a dishonorable or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service; 5. Have not used marijuana within the last five years. 6. Have not used any drugs defined under Subchapter D Health and Safety Code in Penalty Groups 1. 2. or 3. Within the last ten years. EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE All patrol officers must possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications:
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES 1. Before appointment must possess an active Peace Officer License from T.C.O.L.E. 2. Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s License. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to read and write the English language. REASONING ABILITY A patrol officer must:
Emergency Action Abilities: All patrol officers must be able to:
A patrol officer must have the ability to efficiently, effectively, and safely perform all of the essential required duties and tasks of the position. The following outlines the required abilities: It is imperative that all patrol officers possess and maintain the essential physical abilities to perform their job safely. They must be physically capable to the extent that they are not a liability to themselves or others. They must be able to handle numerous emergency situations that will tax their physical abilities. They must be able to provide protection to themselves and others without the premature or unnecessary use of deadly force. They must maintain a standard of physical fitness in accordance with citizen expectations and department policy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT In carrying out the duties of a patrol officer, the following conditions or exposures can be expected to be encountered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Listed below are many of the specific job tasks or functions typically required of a Police Officer in the Patrol Division. This list should not be considered all-inclusive as additional job tasks may be required by either circumstances or ranking officers.
E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services. |