Police Officer

Salary : $75,920.00 - $88,400.00 Annually

Location : Round Rock, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 201801821

Department : Police Patrol

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Under general supervision, performs varied law enforcement duties; enforces laws and regulations and apprehends criminals; provides information, advice and assistance to the public in their use of police and other City services; conducts crime investigations; and does related work as required. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol City in car, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, bicycle and any other means of transportation and on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of reported criminal activity, deaths, and vehicle traffic accidents.
• Respond to any emergency, utilizing exceptional physical abilities which include but are not limited to high speed driving, pursuing criminals while on foot, carrying injured persons, climbing fences and walls, overcoming physical resistance of uncooperative violent suspects, and directing traffic at emergency scenes, fires, and special events. Most of these requirements occur outside and may be in inclement weather.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Work unsupervised as a solo unit in responding to emergencies.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform specialized investigative or detective work as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Training

Certificates and Licenses Required

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.

Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.

Security for the Present :

Security for the Future :

Additional Benefits :

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

Which of the following best describes your experience / education? (NOTE : A minimum of one of the requirements below is needed for this position).

Which of the following best describes your current peace officer certification?

Have you ever been convicted of driving under the influence (DWI and DUI) within the past 10 years?

Are you currently on probation for any offense?

Have you been discharged from any commissioned or cadet position within a law enforcement agency with (just cause), resigning to avoid suspension or discharge, or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without final judgment being rendered?

Do you possess a valid Texas Driver License?

Required Question

Salary : $75,920 - $88,400