Lateral Entry Police Officer (Peace Officer Certification Required)

Salary : $73,195.00 - $93,696.00 Annually

Location : Northlake

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 20240101

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the Town by performing a combination of duties : suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner.

Examples of Duties

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the TOWN as the needs of the TOWN and requirements of the position change.

• Patrols the Town and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance and arrest violators of the law.
• Enforces traffic laws and provides escorts to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the Town.
• Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments.
• Answers, screens and refers calls from citizens requesting police services.
• Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Instructs citizens, businesses, schools and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime.
• Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action.
• Directs and escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment and issues traffic citations.
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Questions witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements.
• Chases and apprehends suspects.
• Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, enduring magistrate warnings by a judge, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility.
• Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
• Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control and Town departments as required.
• Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
• Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population.
• Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Associates degree or 60 college semester hours

Supplemental Information

CONTACT WITH OTHERS : To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) may be required to have contact / communications with individuals internally and externally on a regular basis.

Town EmployeesDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Town ConsultantsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Appointed OfficialsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.General

Public / CitizensDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Community OrganizationsDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Elected OfficialsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Vendors / Contractors / Regulatory AgenciesWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, disability plans, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Are you on probation or currently under indictment for any criminal offense?

Have you been convicted of DWI / DUI within the past ten (10) years and / or more than once?

Have you been convicted of a Family Violence related offense?

Are you available for on-call employment?

Have you been convicted, or admits guilt, of DWLS / DWLI within the past ten (10) years and / or more than once? (Class B misdemeanor only)

Have you more than two (2) motor vehicle accidents in the past twenty-four (24) months?

Have you possessed or used any hallucinogenic drug?

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes various shifts and inclement weather?

Have you possessed or used marijuana in the past three (3) years?

Have you used any form of cocaine, methamphetamine, and / or ecstasy in the past ten (10) years and never more than five (5) times?

Have you been convicted of Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility within the past two (2) years and / or more than once?

Have you ingested, by any means, or abused glue, paints, or other inhalants?

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Have you been convicted or admits guilt of a Felony or Class A offense?

Are you TCOLE certified?

Have you manufactured or sold any illegal substances?

Have you abused prescription drugs within the past five (5) years?

Have you been convicted of any Class B misdemeanor within the last ten (10) years and / or more than once?

Have you had more than three (3) moving traffic violations during the past twenty-four (24) months or five (5) moving traffic violations during the last thirty-six (36) months?

Required Question

Salary : $73,195 - $93,696