Position: Officer
Department: Police
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Division: Patrol Pay Grade: PD1
Reports To: Patrol Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION

Performs law enforcement duties in an assigned area during a specific period; assists in investigations of criminal offenses and in the apprehension of criminals. Performs enforcement duties in relation to laws and legal procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

? Patrols streets in a police car, on a bicycle, or on foot; develops and maintains working rapport with citizens and community leaders; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings, detects unusual 
conditions; maintains surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
? Cooperates with members of other local, state and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies in the identification, location, apprehension and arrest of offenders and in the investigation of criminal activities.
? Operates a radio to receive instruction and information from or to report information to police headquarters.
? Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; completes calls by determining true nature of situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
? Arrests offenders; identifies collects and preserves physical evidence; prepares written reports of investigative activities; testifies in court regarding investigative activities.
? Performs investigations of possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses and others in the community, gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks assigned by superior officers; arrests and processes criminal suspects.
? Directs the scene of an investigation in the absence of a superior ranking officer.
? Investigates traffic accidents, issues traffic citations, directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
? Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunction or accidents require; maintains order at public gatherings.
? May operate a chemical breath analysis machine and speed timing equipment.
? Attends meetings, conferences, seminars and continuing education related to training requirements.
? Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
? May participate in and speak at community meetings.
? Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves citations, warrants and writs as needed.
? Prepares records and reports on daily activities.
? Remains open and responsive to consistent coaching, takes an active role in performance planning and goal setting.
? Remains flexible in an environment by championing and embracing change.
? All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

The principles and practices of law enforcement and training, and skill in their application; local, state, and federal laws; proficiency in the maintenance and operation of assigned law enforcement equipment.

TESTING: All Applicants Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of test

All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the standard written examination. Applicants may not take the written test more than two times in any six-month period. All entry-level applicants must complete and pass the Nacogdoches Police Department 
physical agility test. Contents of the test may be obtained by contacting the Nacogdoches Police Department Training Coordinator. Applicants may not take the physical agility test more than two times in any six-month period.

Capacity to effectively use and maintain various firearms. Aptitude in observation and memory for names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Analyze situations quickly and accurately, and to determine proper course of action. Facility to understand and 
carry out oral and written instructions and to write clear and comprehensive reports. Capability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; analyze situations quickly and accurately, and to determine proper 
course of action. Edit, spell correctly, use proper English, and make mathematical computations; understand and accurately follow oral and written instructions; use general office machines; work independently without constant supervision; and type.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Basic Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

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 and hear. The employee is required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and 
arms; push, pull, and grasp; and perform repetitive motions; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, stand and/or sit for extensive periods; must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 
pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Possess 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye. Must be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness and 
any other visual deficiencies or limitations. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly subject to hazards associated with law enforcement, working in both inside and outside environments, and all types of weather conditions. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The noise 
level in the work environment will range from moderate to extremely loud.