What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer PT (Court Services) position at City of Farmers Branch- TX?

Salary : $39.41 - $51.33 Hourly

Location : Farmers Branch, TX

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 01393

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide law enforcement and protective services for the Municipal Courts and other City offices. The Part-time Court Services officer will prevent crime, enforce laws, protect life and property, preserve the peace and apprehend criminals.

Essential Job Functions

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide protective services for the Municipal Court and other City offices under the direction of the Chief of Police.

Specific duties include the following :

Provide protective services during Municipal Court hearings.
Executing warrants and civil processes issued out of the Municipal Court or any municipal entity possessing subpoena power to obtain evidence in court proceedings. Prior to warrant execution, conducts a warrant check on each warrant to be served.
Notifies defendant of active warrant(s) and advises to pay fines / fees in order to avoid arrest.
Transporting prisoners from other law enforcement agency jails to the Farmers Branch City jail which necessitates traveling / driving within the DFW metro and surrounding areas.

As a police officer, you will also be responsible for the following duties :

Operating an emergency vehicle, during which observing and taking action on traffic law violations; assisting stranded motorists.

May also be responding to calls for service and performing preventative patrols.

Pursuing and apprehending violators of federal, state, and local laws.

Testifying in criminal and civil court cases

Education and Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.

Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made.

Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.

Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

This position normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.

Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Intermediate ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Basic ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.

Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Good knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures; good knowledge of criminal structures and traffic ordinances; good knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures; good knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, city ordinances, state and federal law; skill in the care and use of crime scene tools, cameras, police weapons, radios and computer.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in routine and emergency or extreme circumstances.

Special Requirements :

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Must pass a polygraph, psychological, and pre-employment physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates :

Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.

Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Work Environment :

Work is primarily in courtroom. Secondary work is field environment and involves considerable exposure to weather conditions, hazardous situations and materials etc. Physical demands are medium and require standing, walking, running, climbing, jumping, crawling, crouching etc. May be required to move heavy objects over 170 lbs. Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.

The City of Farmers Branch is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Benefits begin on your first day.

Benefits offered include :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

TMRS Pension

Empower Retirement

Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

4-Day Work-Week

For most city positions. Ask your hiring manager for more information!

Tuition Reimbursement

Please visit our Benefits page for more information :

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

Do you currently possess a Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?

Yes, I currently posses the required certification.

No, I do not possess this certification.

Are you willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed?

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle (as this is a disqualifying factor mandated by TCOLE)?

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition (as this is a disqualifying factor mandated by TCOLE)?

Do you possess a valid State of Texas Class C Drivers' license?

The City's driving standards state that you cannot have more than 3 traffic citations in the past 3 years. Have you received more than 3 citations in the past 3 years?

Are you a current City of Farmers Branch employee?

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Salary : $39 - $51

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