City of Brenham
Description
The City of Brenham is recruiting a full-time officer for Patrol or the Criminal Investigative Division. In this role, you will serve the community through law enforcement, public assistance and investigative work.
What you'll do
- Patrol the city, respond to service calls, enforce state laws and city ordinances, and issue citations.
- Enforce traffic laws, investigate accidents, and direct traffic to support public safety.
- Communicate with residents about complaints and information requests, arrest suspects, and prepare activity and arrest reports.
- Secure and investigate crime scenes, including taking photographs and fingerprints, and testify in court as needed.
- Participate in job-related training and occasionally perform Corporal duties when a Corporal or Sergeant is absent.
What you'll bring
- High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and skills.
- Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification and a valid Texas driver's license.
- Lateral applicants must be certified Texas Peace Officers with at least four years of similar experience in a comparable agency.
- Lateral applicants must hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate or higher through TCOLE.
- Lateral applicants must not have a service break exceeding 180 days before the pre-employment background process begins.
- Know state statutes, city ordinances, criminal law, community policing, department procedures, and first aid procedures.
- Communicate effectively, exercise sound emergency judgment, operate police vehicles and firearms safely, and use standard computer software.
- Regularly sit and frequently stand or walk; reach, bend, kneel, and maintain the vision needed for police work.
- Frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally move 100 pounds or more, with or without another officer's assistance.
- Work irregular schedules and overtime as needed, remaining calm and professional in dangerous or stressful emergency situations.
Pay: Starting at $26.37 per hour; applicants may receive higher pay based on qualifications and years of service.
How to apply
Ready to apply? Complete the City of Brenham's application using the link below.
https://cityofbrenham.applicantpro.com/iframe/mobile/4206748.html