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Lateral Police Officer

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$64,272 - 84,364 yearly

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Job Description - Lateral Police Officer

Job Title:
Lateral Police Officer

Department:
Police Department

Location:
City of Boerne, Texas

Salary Range:
$64,272 - $84,364 DOE annually

Job Description:

The Boerne Police Department works with citizens to protect life and property, prevent crime, and preserve peace in the community. Our mission is to treat people with dignity, fairness, and respect while operating in a transparent manner consistent with the freedoms secured by the Constitution.
Through our actions and initiatives, we strive to demonstrate the values of integrity, justice, service, trust, and responsibility. This commitment is evidenced by the Boerne Police Department’s designation as a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency.  


Key Responsibilities:
  • Patrols an assigned area, by vehicle or on foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
  • Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances, including domestic disputes and burglar alarms, and takes necessary action, including performing first aid.
  • Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations.
  • Investigates traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
  • Questions witnesses, complainants, and suspects, and takes statements and depositions.
  • Serves warrants and makes arrests.
  • Keeps records of activities and makes reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.
  • Appears in court as required.
  • Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.
  • Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol routes.
  • Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles.
  • Assists emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and Animal Control Officers.
  • Fosters good police-community relations among residents in the community.
  • Assists in criminal investigations, including sexual assault cases, child abuse cases, and homicides.
  • Tags and logs evidence.
  • Performs departmental public activities, including speaking at schools, churches, and other civic organizations as needed.
  • May act as specialist in relation to traffic, suspect apprehension, internal affairs, direct patrol, or other specialized assignments.

Qualifications:
 
  • Education & Training: High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two years of related police experience (some college work in law enforcement preferred) or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and satisfies state requirements. Participate and successfully complete the Field Training Program during the time allotted. Must demonstrate the ability to adequately perform the job of police officer prior to completion of the introductory period of employment.
  • Certifications & Licenses Required: Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE), Valid Texas driver’s license.  See Police Career Plan. May serve as the department’s medical office, requiring a minimum Basic Life Support Certificate.

Application Process:
  1. Submit resume, cover letter, and application form. 
  2. Initial phone/video screening interview.
  3. In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
  4. Skills assessment (if applicable).
  5. Final interview and reference check.
  6. Job offer to the selected candidate.

Special Benefits & Perks:
Additional Police Department Information (click on link)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Vacation/ Sick paid days off
  • Holidays Paid
  • Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
  • Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity
Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!

The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.




 
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