Probationary Police Officer Jobs

Full-time Position

Annual Salary: $59,142 - $73,928 DOE

The Boerne Police Department works with citizens to protect life and property, prevent crime, and preserve peace in the community. Our mission is to treat people with dignity, fairness, and respect while operating in a transparent manner consistent with the freedoms secured by the Constitution.

Through our actions and initiatives, we strive to demonstrate the values of integrity, justice, service, trust, and responsibility. This commitment is evidenced by the Boerne Police Department’s designation as a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency.

Essential Duties

• Assists emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and Animal Control Officers.
• Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
• Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles.
• Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.
• Assists in criminal investigations, including sexual assault cases, child abuse cases, and homicides.
• Appears in court as required.
• Fosters good police-community relations among residents in the community.
• Serves warrants and makes arrests.
• Patrols an assigned area, by vehicle or on foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations.
• Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Tags and logs evidence.
• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances, including domestic disputes and burglar alarms, and takes necessary action, including performing first aid.
• Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
• Questions witnesses, complainants, and suspects, and takes statements and depositions.

Acceptable Experience And Training

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two years of related police experience (some college work in law enforcement preferred) or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and satisfies state requirements. Participate and successfully complete the Field Training Program during the time allotted. Must demonstrate the ability to adequately perform the job of police officer prior to completion of introductory period of employment.

Certificates And Licenses Required

Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE), Valid Texas driver’s license. See Police Career Plan. May serve as the department’s medical office requiring a minimum Basic Life Support Certificate.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Medical, Dental, Vision paid 100% by the city.
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity
• Holidays Paid
• Short-Term and Long -Term Disability

The City of Boerne is an equal opportunity employer.

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