The selection process for Police Recruit consists of several steps and is intended to produce the most current list of candidates who are qualified to become Lewisville Police Officers. The City of Lewisville does not fall under State Civil Service Law.
The starting annual salary for Police Officer is $73,894, increasing to $76,823 after completion of the Field Training Program; the top of range salary for police officer is $93,357.

Essential Functions

· Responds to radio calls for all types of police services.

· Takes proper police action at scene of crime, administers first aid, gathers evidence,
locates witnesses and makes arrests; appears in court to present evidence and testify
against persons accused of crimes.

· Patrols assigned geographic area to identify and deter criminal activity, aids citizens
needing assistance, and arrests violators of the laws.

· Ascertains validity of information of information or secures evidence for the arrest of
persons alleged to have committed a crime;

· Interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses; takes information or
secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime;

· Searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants
and witnesses to obtain information about crimes; reports automobile accidents,
interviews witnesses, takes information, and makes detailed reports.

· Issues citations and investigates traffic accidents.

· Testifies in legal proceedings.

· Conducts investigations of criminal offenses, missing persons, and all public safety
incidents.

· Intervenes and mediates in crisis situations and all types of disputes.

· Instructs citizens, businesses, school, and civic organizations about methods and
techniques that may help prevent citizens from becoming victims of crime.

· Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs.

· Executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest.

· May serves as Court Bailiff for Municipal Court.

· Takes fines and bonds and releases prisoners.

· Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Law enforcement or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in the Lewisville Police Department preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Korean or Burmese preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

· Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and applicable civil laws.

· Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to:

· Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in
performing assigned tasks.

· Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly

· Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, or job type.

· Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

· Ability to make critical decisions while following established procedures.

· Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

· Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

· Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

· Ability to look beyond the standard solution.

· Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

· Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively in a team environment and to
be responsible for making decisions.

· Ability to effectively present information publicly to staff, management and other
groups/organizations.

· Ability to find a solution for or to deal pro-actively with work related problems.

· Ability to use technology to its fullest capabilities.

· Ability to overcome violent resistance and apprehend and arrest law violators.
· Ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green in order to accurately describe
suspects and vehicles and to identify traffic lights and sign colors.

Skills

· Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar
word processing programs, e-mail and the INTERNET.

· Skill in vehicle operation.

· Skill in use of firearms.

Special Requirements

• Be at least twenty (20) years and six months of age at the time of the written entrance examination.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Be fingerprinted and subjected to a search of records to disclose a criminal record.
• Not be on probation for a criminal offense.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical exam.
• Ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green in order to accurately describe suspects and vehicles and to identify traffic lights and sign colors.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20 binocular for all hours of the day including day, evening and night.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by city policy.
• Ability to successfully pass a validated rowing test.
• Ability to pass a background investigation, including polygraph (see attached).
• Ability to pass post-offer physical, psychological and drug test.

Interested candidates apply directly through the City of Lewisville career webpage at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lewisville

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,894.00 - $93,537.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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