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Police Officer - City of Leander, TX (ID: 471752) |
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Title | Police Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2024-04-19 |
City / Organization | City of Leander, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | khamilton@leandertx.gov |
Description | Summary
Protects the city's residents and property; enforces laws and ordinances; and responds to routine complaints and calls for service. Required Additional Documents: Applicants will need to download the below required documents (Hiring Process Letter, Background Waiver and Physical Ability Waiver) to be submitted with the online application: Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience: Basic Police Academy Graduate and current passing score on Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) exam.
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one year to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a Peace Officer License issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and hold a Valid Texas Class C driver license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of municipal police practices, City and Departmental Policies and Procedures, all appropriate criminal laws, including city ordinances, crime prevention techniques and activities, use and care of city equipment, and contemporary police, technologies, methods, and practices recognized in the police community. Skill/Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, officials, and general public; analyze situations and develop quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action that comply with law and policy; communicate effectively in all mediums; perform computer tasks effectively and maintain acceptable operational knowledge of standard software programs utilized by the department. Full agility exam, TCOLE required medical exam, normal speech, normal or corrected vision, and normal or corrected hearing. Must pass all department exam requirements. Core Competencies: Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
Specialized Competencies: Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Equipment, Machines, Tools and Work Aids: Experience in using computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, tape recorder, fax machine, copier, and postage machine. Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, pager, first aid equipment, personal computer including word processing software and other equipment as required.
Physical Demands & Additional InformationPhysical Demands: |