PATROL OFFICER

OverviewThe McGregor Police Department is a 24‑hour service police department that operates with four 10‑hour shifts. Shifts are assigned by supervisors and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Positions require professionalism, integrity, good communication skills, and a desire to serve a growing community of 5,000+ citizens.DutiesEnforcement of all statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and procedures of the City and the Police Department.Responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and performing related assignments.Knowledgeable with State Traffic Codes, Criminal Procedure Codes, City Ordinances, Department Orders, and Memos.Showcourtesy and helpfulness in relations with the public and superior officers, and provide general assistance as required.Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer citizens' complaints.Answer radio‑dispatched requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances.Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quell disturbances.Locate, detain, and arrest law violators, following recognized police procedures, as well as guard and transport prisoners.Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and gather and preserve evidence.Investigate the causes and results of accidents, gather and label evidence, take photographs and fingerprints.Provide traffic direction and traffic control at accident scenes and weather incidents.Issue written citations or warnings for traffic violations and other city ordinance violations.Write detailed incident reports, criminal investigation reports, criminal activity reports, and other police reports.Testify in court to present evidence of criminal investigations by describing conditions, situations, and actions.Minimum RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen; hold a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a CURRENT Certified Peace Officer's Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); and have a valid Class C Texas driver's license.Additional RequirementsCandidates must successfully complete a background check (including credit/criminal history), drug screening, and a pre‑employment physical.Application ProcessTo be considered an applicant, submit the City Employment Application and the PSI Consent Form (background authorization) to the HR Coordinator, Angelia Sloan, via mailing to City of McGregor, Attn: Angelia Sloan, PO Box 192, McGregor, TX 76657; emailing to asloan@mcgregor-texas.com; faxing to 254-840-4164; or in person at 302 S Madison, McGregor. The employment application link is located at the bottom of the page at or a hard copy may be picked up at 302 S Madison. For more information contact Angelia at (254) 840-2806.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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