The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Candidate must pass an in depth background investigation, perform the functions as described, have no integrity issues that could harm his/her credibility related to testifying in court.
The following physical activities have been linked to the essential job functions of a police officer:
a. Running
b. Lifting and Carrying
c. Moving Non-Resisters
d. Controlling Resisters
e. Wrestling/Physical Struggles
f. Dragging and Pulling
g. Climbing
h. Jumping
I. Fighting
j. Standing
k. Sitting
l. Riding a bicycle
EDUCATION
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred.
- Must have successfully completed and provide documentation of passing the TCLEOSE Peace Officer Licensing Exam (minimum 70%) or produce a valid TCOLE Peace Officer license (i.e. Pocket Card or Certification document).
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years police experience with Honorable F5 separations from all previous agencies.
- In lieu of experience, the candidate must meet one of the following two requirements: Twelve (12) earned hours of college credits from an accredited institution or Honorable Discharge from the military
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs. without assistance
- Must be able to enter and exit department vehicles quickly and without assistance
- Must be able to run 100 yards without stopping and be functional upon completion
- Must be able to perform all the essential duties listed without assistance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Employees in this position will be scheduled to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment. Employees will be expected to work holidays, nights and/or weekends to meet staffing and scheduling requirements;
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a diverse population;
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws;
- Ability to mediate conflicts and demonstrate professional behavior in highly stressful situations;
- Remain calm, composed, undistracted, and in full control of cognitive abilities while functioning appropriately in hostile, dangerous, or frightening situations that may require use of deadly force;
- Maintain rational decision-making and self-control in situations or environments that are personally offensive (cases of child abuse, child molestation, sexual assault, extreme trauma or death, etc.) or which involve considerable stress, danger, personal risk, violence, hostility, or the use of force; and
- Maintain composure and exercise restraint when verbally or physically provoked in hostile or violent environments.
Per HCC Policy C: 4.7 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, a drug and/or alcohol test is required if a conditional job offer is made.