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Certified Police Officer - City of Odessa, TX (ID: 348932) |
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Title | Certified Police Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2020-01-17 |
City / Organization | City of Odessa, TX |
Description | PLEASE NOTE: It is important that your application show all the relevant education you possess, list all employment for the past ten years, explain any break of employment over 6 months, and include three references. (No Relatives) Double Check your Application, incomplete applications will be rejected. All communication will be done via email, we suggest you monitor your email for any correspondence. Certified Police Officer Summary: Under basic supervision, provides professional, responsive and courteous police services for the Odessa Police Department (OPD); responds to calls for service, enforces laws and ordinances, prevents crime and maintains peace and public order in the community; basic duties include patrol, interventions, investigations, surveillance and traffic regulation. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. This is not comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED Certification required AND successful completion of Police Academy Training. Knowledge of:
Skill in:
License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required. Basic Peace Officers License and certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) is required. Depending on the needs of the City, additional technical training and certifications may be required. Physical demand and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field on patrol; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons, must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet OPD standards.
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