Police Officer/Recruit (No Certification Required)

SUMMARY

Patrols assigned area, in a police vehicle. Enforces traffic regulations, responds to requests for service, performs preliminary investigations to prevent/deter crime and arrest violators. Duties and responsibilities include the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for following and promoting the Mission of the Bedford Police Department.
• Responsible for enhancing the quality of life in the City of Bedford by working cooperatively with the citizens we serve and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide a safe environment.
• Maintains a presence in their assigned patrol area and familiarizes themselves with persons frequenting, working, or living in the area.
• Conducts preliminary and field investigations. Interviews and/or interrogates victims, witnesses and suspects. Documents complaints and investigations as required by policy and procedure.
• Responds to calls for police assistance by operating a police vehicle in routine and emergency situations while being able to talk and operate the police radio and emergency equipment.
• Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruptions by using recognizable arm movements and related equipment.
• Serves warrants and/or makes arrests under normal and/or under elevated risk situations.
• Operates police communication equipment in order to communicate via radio and/or by typing information on computer/mobile data terminal.
• Collects, retrieves, logs, and stores property and evidence utilizing accepted methods and equipment.
• Administers first aid and assists paramedic/medical personnel as needed. May be required to lift and/or carry injured persons.
• Issues written citations for traffic and other violations. Testifies in court and describes or illustrates conditions, situations, and occurrences before juries, defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges.
• Operates firearms and other impact and/or less-lethal weapons in a safe and accurate manner under stressful and potentially life-threatening situations.
• May perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
• Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma / GED and a minimum of 30 hours of college course work from a college (30 hrs. of college course work waived with two-year Police Officer or military experience). Must successfully complete the Department's in-service and Field Training Program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to gather/collect information from individuals in a manner to accurately conduct and document investigations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and be licensable by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

SPECIALIZED KSA'S

Upon completion of the academy and/or the Department's field training program, must have working knowledge of police patrol methods, practice and procedures, municipal ordinances and geography of the City.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and utilize the sense of smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, run and jump. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Must be able to legally and properly utilize non-lethal or lethal force and related equipment/weapons where applicable, and effect forcible arrests when necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Vision standards 20/40 (uncorrected) for near and far vision each eye or 20/20 corrected each eye.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer to meet organizational needs and job requirements.

• Must successfully complete the Department's in-service and Field Training Program.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and be licensable by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Join the City of Bedford Team!

Our team is dedicated to serving the community with excellence, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, and vision insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, and a retirement plan with a 2:1 pension matching.

In addition to these benefits, our employees enjoy 12 paid holidays, generous vacation leave, and personal days. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth.

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply and join us in serving the wonderful community of Bedford.

~ We look forward to welcoming you to our team. ~

Health Insurance:

• Starting at $20 per month with two plans to choose from:

• Cigna HDHP (with up to $1,500 per year city paid Health Savings Account contribution)

• Cigna Copay PPO with affordable rates and copays, family coverage, tele-health options, and more.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):

• Healthcare FSA

• Dependent Care FSA

• Limited-Purpose Health Care FSA (for HSA participants)

Dental Insurance:

• Two plans available, covering:
• Preventative services
• Basic services
• Major services
• Orthodontic treatment

Vision Insurance:

• Two coverage options for lenses, frames, or contact lenses.

Life Insurance:

• Coverage up to 2x your base annual salary (up to $150,000).
• Additional optional life, AD&D, and other coverage options available.

Disability Plans:

• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits provided at no cost to the employee.

Employee Assistance Program:

• Available at no cost to employees and household members.

Paid Holidays (12 Days):

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holiday

Vacation Leave and Personal Days:

• Three weeks of vacation after one year of employment.
• Sick Leave Conversion to Vacation: Convert sick leave to vacation annually, provided the balance remains at a certain level post-conversion.
• Vacation Buyback Program: Benefit from accrued vacation balances.
• Up to two personal days per year.

2:1 Pension Matching:

• Texas Municipal Retirement Systems (TMRS) replaces social security contributions for full-time and part-time employees working over 1,000 hours per year.
• You contribute 7%, and the City matches with 14%.

Retirement Plan:

• Voluntary 457 retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax options.
• Voluntary Roth IRA plan

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $750 per fiscal year for approved educational expenses.