What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER TEST DATE 3/7/2025 position at City of Rockwall, TX?

Salary : $39.80 - $48.31 Hourly

Location : ROCKWALL, TX

Job Type : FULL TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Job Number : POLICE OFFICER TEST DATE 3 / 7

Department : POLICE DEPARTMENT

Division : PATROL

Opening Date : 12 / 12 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Description

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE : 2 / 28 / 2025

CONFIRMATION DATE : 3 / 3 / 2025

TEST DATE : 3 / 7 / 2025

CHECK IN : 8am - 8.30am

LOCATION : 2610 Observation Trail Suite 103, Rockwall 75032

IF YOU DO NOT CONFIRM, YOU WILL NOT TEST

You will receive an email from info@neogov.com with confirmation procedures and other detailed information about the test day; check your spam. If you do not receive the email by March 3rd, 2025 , contact Sgt. John Norlin at 972-772-6724 or email him at jnorlin@rockwall.com.

STUDY GUIDE : Available for $7.50 at City Hall at 385 S. Goliad, Rockwall, TX 75087. Payable by cash / money order (made out to City of Rockwall) Monday through Friday 8am -5pm.

PHYSICAL AGILITY : Come dressed in physical fitness attire.

Examples of Essential Functions

Under direction of Patrol Division Sergeant, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented, and includes collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing crime, investigating, and providing other public protection services. Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.

Conducts routine preventive patrol in designated residential and business areas, and initiates contacts with both business operators and residents to establish open communications, gather and dispense information, and establish the presence of law enforcement within the community.

Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention, including the issuance of municipal citations, and arrests of misdemeanor and felony violators and fugitives.

Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, arrested persons, and informants to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents / crimes.

Provides information to the public, victims, witnesses, and relatives concerning available services in the community.

Performs Basic First Aid and CPR at scenes.

Conducts initial crime scene investigations, i.e., identifies and collects crucial evidence to be secured for processing, labels evidence with data for crime scene reconstruction, packages and stores evidence in a manner to protect chain of custody.

Operational knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances and the ability to effectively enforce these statues. Investigates motor vehicle accidents, and protects lives and property at all motor vehicle accident scenes. Thorough knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.

Testifies in civil, traffic, and criminal court proceedings.

Performs report and record maintenance duties, and ensure their accurate completion in a timely manner.

Attends in-service training as directed to maintain current knowledge of changes in laws, new methods of enforcement, and other trends and developments in law enforcement.

Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary. Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.

Education and Experience

Must be at least 20 years old and possess High school diploma or GED. Must be able to, or have already, successfully completed the Police Academy Program and Field Training Program (FTO), and attain Basic Peace Officer certification.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Thorough knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.

Considerable knowledge of crime prevention techniques.

Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in crime scene investigation.

Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques employed in accident investigations.

Considerable knowledge of First Responder and CPR.

Considerable knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.

Skill in the care and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, and chemical agents.

Skill in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively with superiors and the general public.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.

Ability to learn the geography of the City and surrounding areas.

Ability to maintain composure under emergency situations, and to work effectively under stressful conditions.

Ability to exercise discretion.

Physical Requirements :

Some tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.

Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment; may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and / or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and / or productive operations.

Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.

Environmental Requirements :

Some tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, and fumes).

Some tasks require exposure to extreme heat / cold or extreme weather conditions.

Some tasks require exposure to strong odors and / or smoke.

Some tasks require exposure to strong and / or toxic chemicals.

Some tasks require exposure to dust or pollen.

Some tasks may require exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites).

Sensory Requirements :

Some tasks require color, sound, odor, depth, texture and visual perception and discrimination.

Some tasks require oral communications ability.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING :

Merit Increases / Pay for Performance

Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.

merit increases are based upon performance and budget

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.

Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.

Holidays

Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year

Vacation

Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly

0 - 1 Year 6.67

1 - 4 Years 10.00

5 - 9 Years 11.67

10 Years 13.34

Sick Leave

Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.

Retirement

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2 : 1 match.

A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.

The City also participates in Social Security.

Deferred Compensation

The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.

Longevity

After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5 / month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December.

Supplemental Benefits

The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.

Wellness Program

The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.

Workers Compensation

All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Bilingual Certification Pay

Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay

Education Pay

Some positions are eligible for Education Pay up to $900 annually

Associates - $800 / yr

Bachelors - $1,400 / yr

Masters - $2,000 / yr

Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.

Certificate Pay

Intermediate - $800 / yr

Advanced - $1,400 / yr

Masters - $2,000 / yr

Full-time employees are eligible to receive certification pay if designated by the department. Departments cannot include certifications that are required of the position.

Have you read the immediate employment disqualifiers? Copy and paste into web browser : rockwall.com / hr.asp

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

Must be 20 years old. Do you meet this requirement?

Have you ever used any felony grade substance included in Penalty Group 1 or Penalty Group 2 as defined in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Controlled Substance Act, Chapter 481?

If the answer is yes to the above question, include the name of the substance and the number of times used.

Have you used any substance listed in Penalty Group 3 or Penalty Group 4 as defined in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Controlled Substance Act, Chapter 481 including Anabolic Steroid in the last ten years?

If the answer to the above question is yes, include the name of the substance, the number of times used, and the date of the last time the substance was used. If the last date is not known, include an approximate month and year

Have you used Marijuana in the last two years?

Have you committed theft from an employer with a cumulative total of $50.00 or more within the past ten (10) years?

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