Town Of Little Elm, Texas Little Elm , TX 75068
Posted Yesterday
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION AND IS INELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS
JOB SUMMARY
The Patrol Officer is responsible for various duties to fulfill the Police Department's mission. All duties must be performed effectively, efficiently, and safely to foster the public's confidence and trust. This position demands special qualifications and proficiency in certain skills and abilities of a physical, mental, and technical nature. As a condition of employment in the status of this position, all officers must be able to perform the entire list of duties as outlined in this job description. This position will provide and be accountable for support functions dealing with the collection of fines and clearance of warrants and commitments issued by the Town of Little Elm Municipal Court judge. The principal goal of the Warrant/Bailiff Officer shall be to provide law enforcement assistance to the court to ensure that all legal processes issued to the department are executed in an efficient, timely manner as mandated by law. This position will also serve as court bailiff and have additional duties within the Community Services Division. This is a part-time position, and the maximum hours to be worked is 29 hours per week. In addition, you must be motivated to accept new challenges, find creative solutions, and take ownership and pride by demonstrating the Town of Little Elm's Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.
Disqualifiers
Have never been convicted of an offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years.
Have never been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years from the date of the court order;
Have never been convicted or placed on community supervision in any court of an offense involving family violence as defined under Chapter 71, Texas Family Code;
Have never received a dishonorable or other discharge based on misconduct which bars future military service;
Have not used marijuana within the last five years.
Have not used any drugs defined under Subchapter D Health and Safety Code in Penalty Groups 1. 2. or 3. Within the last ten years.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
All officers must possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications:
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read and write the English language.
REASONING ABILITY
A patrol officer must:
Emergency Action Abilities: All patrol officers must be able to:
Adequately maneuver a patrol vehicle at high rates of speed in traffic or confined areas while using all vehicle equipment, day and night, in all weather conditions. They must be able to exit their vehicle quickly (less than 5 seconds) and stand or assume positions wherein the vehicle is used for cover.
Engage in physical combat using defensive and offensive tactics; overcome and apprehend violently resistive people, and properly use the baton, handcuffs, mace or spray, and riot gear.
Rescue victims from danger, assess victim's physical condition, and deliver CPR and first aid.
Pursue individuals outdoors in all terrains with sudden short durations of 100 yards or longer up to five (5) minutes. Climb stairs, surmount fences or walls.
Must also be able to conduct searches or manhunts for three (3) hours or more over distances of at least two (2) miles.
Safely operate their duty weapon with accuracy from standing, kneeling, prone positions and while moving on foot.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A patrol officer must have the ability to efficiently, effectively, and safely perform all of the essential required duties and tasks of the position. The following outlines the required abilities:
It is imperative that all patrol officers possess and maintain the essential physical abilities to perform their job safely. They must be physically capable to the extent that they are not a liability to themselves or others. They must be able to handle numerous emergency situations that will tax their physical abilities. They must be able to provide protection to themselves and others without the premature or unnecessary use of deadly force. They must maintain a standard of physical fitness in accordance with citizen expectations and department policy.
Be able to move rapidly from a sedentary to active position in response to emergency conditions or perceived deadly force encounters.
Have the flexibility to rapidly assume a variety of positions to employ "cover and concealment" during emergency circumstances or perceived deadly force encounters.
Possess the necessary range of motion to overcome or respond to physical attack or effectively disengage an attacker or escape and summon aid.
Possess the quickness to be able to run short distances in order to escape danger, retreat from attack or take over or chase suspects on foot for short and long distances.
Manual Dexterity/Motor Skills: A patrol officer must:
Have the dexterity to be proficient in the use of their firearms and other defensive tactics equipment such as the baton, handcuffs, pepper spray, etc.
Possess the ability to operate all the equipment and tools necessary to perform the job tasks such as computers, typewriters, mobile and portable radios, vehicles, fax machines, sirens, tape recorders, mobile data terminals, video and audio equipment.
Aerobic Endurance: A patrol officer must:
Possess the ability to engage in foot pursuits of suspects without inordinate endangerment to themselves or others. They must also possess the endurance to overcome physical resistance after foot pursuits.
Be able to remain on the job performing essential duties for a period up to sixteen (16) consecutive hours without relief.
Strength: A patrol officer must possess sufficient strength to:
Deliver CPR for extended periods of time.
Carry and use emergency equipment and supplies.
Overcome resistance or subdue physically violent persons.
Physically defend oneself or others from violent assault without the use of deadly force.
Climb fences or walls of at least six (6) feet.
Carry or drag a 150 lb. person from danger to safety for a distance of at least fifty (50) feet.
Lift heavy objects such as in the case of emergency situations.
Sight and Visual Activity: A patrol officer must:
Be able to discern the various colors and not have any color blindness that could prove a risk to himself or others.
Possess adequate depth perception in order to judge distances and estimate speed.
Possess adequate night vision that will permit the safe operation of motor vehicles, use of firearms, and allow identification of dangerous obstacles, or persons in conditions of darkness.
Possess adequate peripheral vision to allow the safe operation of vehicles, especially in pursuit driving and to detect danger in a variety of environments.
Hearing: A patrol officer must:
Possess the ability to hear adequately over the mobile and handheld radios as well as the telephone.
Be able to determine the point of origin of noises or sounds as during building or area searches for example.
Be able to identify different types of sound.
Smell: A patrol officer must possess the ability to smell smoke, electrical hazards, and different types of fumes, toxic or otherwise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
In carrying out the duties of a patrol officer, the following conditions or exposures can be expected to be encountered.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Listed below are many of the specific job tasks or functions typically required of a Police Officer in the Patrol Division. This list should not be considered all-inclusive as additional job tasks may be required by either circumstances or ranking officers.
E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Town Of Little Elm, Texas