Police Officer
On-siteCarson, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patrol as a two-person team in marked vehicles observing and assisting experienced officers, then demonstrate proficiency as a single officer coordinating backup. Execute foot pursuits including sprinting up to 100 yards, running sustained periods up to five minutes, and climbing fences up to six feet. Perform investigations, searches, and evidentiary seizures while responding to calls for service involving burglary, theft, domestic disturbances, and traffic violations. Lift, drag, push, or pull objects and suspects weighing up to 200 pounds using restraining devices. Complete the entry-level police examination, Basic Peace Officer Course, and physical readiness battery standards. Maintain minimum uncorrected vision of 20/100 in each eye and hold a valid Texas Drivers License. Serve as a member of various employee committees and perform other duties as assigned under the direction of a Field Training Instructor or supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by the start of the next scheduled Basic Peace Officer Course
- Must meet applicable Civil Service Requirements (Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143)
- Must successfully complete the entry-level police examination
- Must maintain a minimum uncorrected vision of 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color vision
- Must meet all minimum employment requirements
- Must meet City of Killeen response time requirements
- Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License by date of hire
- Must successfully meet and maintain the departments physical readiness battery standards for applicants
- Must successfully meet and maintain the departments physical standards upon completion of the Basic Police Officer Academy
- Must be able to meet all licensing requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Must be of good moral character
- Must successfully complete a polygraph examination, physical examination and psychological test and such other job content related tests that may be administered during the hiring process
- Must submit to a thorough, comprehensive background investigation and be interviewed by an Oral Interview Board prior to appointment
- Must be capable of using force: By pushing and pulling in self-defense situations for periods of time typically lasting up to 90 seconds
- Less frequently, use force by pushing and pulling in self-defense situations for sustained periods of time greater than 2 minutes
- Restrain suspects typically weighing 180 pounds using hands, feet, and restraining devices
- Bend to get in and out of vehicles
- Bend and twist in use of force situations
- Aerobic power or cardiovascular endurance for foot pursuits and use of force situations lasting more than two minutes
- Anaerobic power for shorter foot pursuits and other tasks requiring intense efforts of short duration
- Upper body muscular endurance for carrying, surmounting obstacles and use of force
- Upper body absolute strength for lifting, pushing, pulling, dragging, carrying and use of force
- Lower body explosive power for sprinting, jumping, climbing stairs, vaulting and pushing vehicles
- Agility for moving quickly around objects and obstacles in pursuit situations
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