Police Officer
Organization: Lubbock Police Department
About the Organization: Patrol Officer: Patrols an assigned beat in the
enforcement of law and order; Carries out special assignments in the protection
of life and property.
Organization Location: Lubbock, Texas
Availability: Apr. 7, 2016 - Jul. 1, 2016
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
$22.52
Job Description: * Patrols an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order.
* Carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property. Protects life and
property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
* Answers calls and complaints involving accidents, robberies, burglaries, fires,
misdemeanors, and felonies.
* Renders first aid at crime scenes; assists or conducts preliminary investigations;
apprehends suspects; gathers evidence; obtains witness names; obtains statements;
makes arrests; and transports suspects.
* Investigates automobile accidents and checks stolen automobile reports.
* Prevents crime.
* Performs work in accordance with department rules and regulations.
* Performs routine patrol, traffic regulations, and preliminary investigations.
* Performs duties in patrol cruisers, motorcycles, or on foot.
* Performs duties which may involve danger, and which require officers to act without
supervision in the exercise of independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
* Keeps records and prepares activity reports.
* Testifies in court as needed.
* Performs related duties as required.
Job Requirements:
1. Be at least 20 1/2 years of age (20 years, plus 182 days); and not have reached
45 years of age on the day of the entrance examination.
2. Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate.
3. Be a United States Citizen.
4. Possess a valid driver's license not in jeopardy of suspension. No driver's
license suspension within the last 2 years. No more than 2 moving violation
convictions within the last 12 months and no more than 5 moving violation
convictions within the last 24 months. Be covered by a current motor vehicle
liability insurance policy. A valid Texas driver's license will be required at the time
of appointment.
5. Not have been convicted of a "Class B" misdemeanor or its equivalent within
the last one hundred twenty (120) months.
6. Not have been convicted of a "Class A" misdemeanor or any felony.
7. Not be on probation for a criminal offense above the grade of "Class C"
misdemeanor.
8. Not be under indictment for a felony, Class A misdemeanor or Class B
misdemeanor offense.
9. Never executed, at any time, a confession to a felony offense, if that
confession is admissible as evidence in any criminal proceeding in any state or
federal court.
10. All applicants shall be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of records and
fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
11. Not have had a license by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and
Education denied by final order or revoked, or have a voluntary surrender of
license in effect.
12. Have been discharged from any and all military service under honorable
conditions.
13. Be of good moral character as confirmed by a thorough, comprehensive
background investigation.
14. Be in good credit standing after having a complete credit report evaluation
with financial data being provided by applicable credit agencies.
15. Business necessity requires that past drug usage may be grounds for
rejection for employment. This information will be verified and evaluated on an
individual basis. An employer, such as a law enforcement agency, may impose a
qualification standard that excludes individuals with a history of illegal use of
drugs (Federal Register Vol. 56, No. 144 Section 1630.3).
16. Possess uncorrected visual acuity of 20/100 or better in each eye with both
eyes correctable, with eye-glasses, to at least 20/20 binocular vision, or 20/200
or better vision correctable to at least 20/20 binocular vision with contact lenses;
and the ability to distinguish between the basic color groups.
Next test date: June 4, 2016; Apply @ www.lubbockpolice.com
Contact Information:
Name: Richard Sosa
Email: Rsosa@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us
Phone: 806-775-3884
Address: 508 Davis Drive
Lubbock, Texas 79416