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Certified and Non Certified Police Officer - City of Big Spring, TX (ID: 319542) |
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Title | Certified and Non Certified Police Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2018-12-27 |
City / Organization | City of Big Spring, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | sking@mybigspring.com |
Description | Job Title: Certified and Non-Certified Police Officer Pay Rate: $24.385/$22.641 per hour THE BIG SPRING POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS. ENTRY LEVEL TESTING IS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022. INTERESTED PERSONS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.MYBIGSPRING.COM. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR TESTING IS 5 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022. **TESTING FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS IS CONDUCTED ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS. CERTIFIED OFFICERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT ANYTIME.** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS HIRING INCENTIVES FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS Certified officers are eligible for a relocation incentive payment in the amount of $2,400.00, payable on the day of hire. An officer hired by the Big Spring Police Department and having personally incurred expenses for tuition and fees within the twelve (12) months preceding the date of hire to attend any training school meeting Texas Commission on Law Enforcement requirements for a basic academy and received his or her certification as a result, will be eligible for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANTS Non-certified cadets receive comprehensive training, at your full starting salary, which includes sixteen weeks at the police academy prior to field training at the department. Candidates are provided with a vehicle to travel to and from the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy in Midland, Texas. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, the protection of life and property and preserving the peace. MAJOR DUTIES, FUNTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and functions may include the following:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Sergeant - Patrol assigns work in terms of general instructions. Work is reviewed for accuracy, compliance with established procedures, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, court rulings, constitutional guidelines, training manuals, city and department policies and procedures, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY The work consists of related law enforcement duties. The varied nature of calls and the potential for emergencies contribute to the complexity of the work. Officers must display the ability to rapidly make accurate decisions in critical situations. SCOPE AND EFFECT The purpose of this position is to protect life, property, preserve the peace and enforce federal, state, and local laws. Successful performance helps ensure the safety and well being of citizens and contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the department. PERSONAL CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, other emergency service providers, court system personnel, attorneys, judges, medical personnel, law enforcement officers from other agencies, and the general public. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, interview persons, resolve problems, and negotiate or settle matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching or stooping. The work also requires the ability to climb stairs and to work at varying heights. The employee occasionally lifts light or heavy objects, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color and must have vision acuity to read and recognize objects at various distances. The employee must also use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, noise, dirt, dust, contagious or infectious diseases, and life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to execute other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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