Police Officer
Sweetwater
Examples of Duties
- Patrol an assigned area via foot or vehicle to ensure law compliance and investigate suspicious activities, individuals, or conditions.
- Make arrests of individuals who violate the law and/or ordinances.
- Subdue violent individuals.
- Enforce City, State, and Federal Laws.
- Respond to calls for assistance and provide the necessary police protection.
- Issue traffic citations or warnings to individuals violating traffic laws.
- Investigate traffic accidents and direct traffic.
Qualifications
- Applicants must be 21 years old. Documentation must be provided.
- Must be high school graduate or have equivalent GED.
- Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License and have a satisfactory background driving record and pass a background investigation.
- Must be able to read and write the English language.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Preferably possess certification as a peace officer as established by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) at time of examination. Applicant shall provide evidence of certification on or before date of entrance examination.
Salary: $53,409.16 - $64,896.07/per year
Job Order # 16942707