RESERVE OFFICER
: Job Details :

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state and local laws and provide protection to citizens. This is accomplished by working on general and critical incidents to investigate and enforce violations, responding to crime scenes, processing information; and identifying, restraining and/or transporting suspects. Additional duties include answering questions from the public, testifying in court, assisting other officers and departments, educating the public, and preparing and maintaining reports and logs.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Certification as a police officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Employees, assigned to training duties, must also obtain certification as an instructor from the Commission.

Driver's License Required - Y Type - C Endorsements - N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

# Code Essential Functions

1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice

2 M Officers assigned shall enforce laws and regulations by observing areas, responding to calls; enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, conducting security checks; gathering information from the public or

callers, processing crime scenes, interviewing callers and making arrests.

3 H Investigates accidents/offenses by interviews witnesses, possibly clearing vehicles and debris from roadways, completing reports, and assisting other departments as necessary.

4 M Prevents crime by meeting with the public and discussing crime topics and prevention techniques..

5 M Investigates activities and processes reports by documenting incidents, interviewing witnesses, investigating cases, gathering evidence, booking prisoners, completing arrest and incident reports;

compiling statistics; and gathering information for further investigations.

6 L Conveys information to the public by advising citizens of services available to them, providing support, assisting with understanding of local, state and federal laws, and/or directing to legal services.

Formal Education: Graduation from high school or GED Certificate with 12 semester hours credit from an accredited college or university with a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale and successful completion of the

prescribed course of instruction for Police Officers as administered by the Wichita Falls Police Department or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the

following knowledge, abilities and skills: Knowledge of modern police practices and methods. Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules and regulations. Knowledge of applicable federal,

state and local laws and ordinances including laws of arrest. Knowledge of street layout and geography of the city. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public. Ability to

communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain required records and to prepare reports. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses

of action. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by competent authority. Skill in the

use of firearms and such other regular and special police equipment as may be assigned.

Experience: Prior experience as a law enforcement officer is required

Position : 5248001

Code : 5248-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE DISPATCH

Grade : NE 115

Job Class : RESERVE OFFICER- PN

Posting Start : 09/23/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

ADVERTISED HOURLY RATE: $26.50-$26.50