Test Date:                                July19, 2008 at 8:30am at the Dickinson Police station (4000 Liggio, Dickinson, Texas)

Physical Assessment:                To be announced - Assessment Details

Deadline to Register:                July 16, 2008 at 12:00noon. - Police Applicant Testing Registration Form

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols an assigned area to detect criminal activities, suspicious circumstances, traffic and ordinance violations and hazard to life or property.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses and other individuals to establish a network of information to determine the validity of a complaint. Detects violations, makes violator contacts, issues citations or warnings and places violators in custody, as appropriate.
• Responds to calls for service, analyzing criminal, emergency and law violators to determine the best method of handling.
• Determines sufficiency of evidence to justify a search and/or arrest.
• Handles suspects, law violators and prisoners according to departmental policies and procedures and effective law enforcement techniques.
• Conducts preliminary accident and offense investigations and writes required reports.
• Conducts routine checks of prisoners confined in the City Jail.
• Coordinates calls for service with fire, street and animal control personnel, as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern police methods, traffic, criminal and civil laws and regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, and court systems and procedures; knowledge of safety regulations applicable to motorized vehicles and equipment; knowledge of radio communication procedures; knowledge of routine vehicle and equipment maintenance; be able to type at least 30 wpm and operate computer equipment; knowledge of City codes and ordinances; knowledge of the geography of the City.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a Basic TCLEOSE certified Peace Officer in good standing. A minimum of 2 years qualified street experience is preferred. Valid State Driver’s License required. Applicants must pass a written examination and physical assessment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are required to submit to taking a drug test at the time a conditional offer of employment is made.  “See definition in City of Dickinson Drug Free Workplace Policy”