JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a Patrol Officer to protect life and property, prevent crime, preserve the peace, apprehend criminal subjects, maintain order, be aware of impending community problems; performs departmental maintenance as needed or directed; and other duties as assigned. REPORTS TO: Patrol Sergeant. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Responds to all law enforcement related calls. • Ensures that all assigned equipment is in an operable condition. • Patrols assigned area. • Assists the public in any way which is police related. • Assists other officers as required. • Issues summons for traffic or City Ordinance violations. • Investigates suspicious activity. • Investigates traffic accidents. • Arrests, processes, and transports criminal suspects to appropriate detention facilities. • May be required to assist in other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Knowledge of City, State and Federal laws. • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment. • Ability to acquire knowledge of principals, technical information and practices in the law enforcement field. • Ability to understand oral and written instructions and directions. • Ability to establish and maintain good cooperative relationship with fellow employees and the general public. • Ability to practice sound safety and work habits. QUALIFICATIONS: • Satisfactory results of background and employment screening checks including physical exam, psychological evaluation, and drug screening. • Must be bondable. • Must complete the City Field Training Program. CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license. • Must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. • All required certifications and licenses must be current and valid. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Through regular exercise and moderate living, shall maintain a physical condition as to be able to handle strenuous physical contacts or demands required of the active, uniformed law enforcement officer. • All employees are subject to random drug testing.