Patrol Officer

Job Title: Police Officer/Patrol

Department: Police Department

Reports To: Sergeant

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary/Grade: $29.48

Summary: All police officers employed by the city of Port Aransas are responsible for performing general duty police work in protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances.

Police officers maintain law and order, prevent crimes, and protect life and property within the city. Work methods are developed through best practices and monitored by supervising officers. Incumbents must be able to exercise sound and independent judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and conscientious and efficient performance of duties without direct supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

· Operates in conformance with federal, state, and local laws; and department and city policies and procedures

· Patrols the entire city or a specific beat or district, on foot, or in a department vehicle

· Checks doors and windows of business establishments, and investigates suspicious conditions.

· Creates and maintains records for investigations and prepares detailed offense and case reports

· Makes arrests, issues citations, and/or provides public education through verbal or written warnings, for violations of laws or ordinances

· Receives, searches, fingerprints, photographs, completes booking reports, convinces, and monitors prisoners in the Port Aransas holding facility.

· Enforces traffic regulations, directs traffic, investigates, and makes reports of traffic accidents.

· Testifies in court and provides courtroom security for the Port Aransas Municipal Court.

· Provides non-law enforcement public service activities, assists the public, searches for missing persons, gives information concerning the location of streets, routes, and buildings, provides public education on local laws, participates in community outreach programs, and provides other community service related activities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisory responsibility unless specifically assigned

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.

· Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; accepts feedback from others.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

· Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

· Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

· Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

· Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

· Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.