About This Role
This Police Recruit role with the Midland Police Department offers a dynamic opportunity for a certified peace officer to engage in public safety, crime prevention, and community service. Beyond general patrol, the position provides avenues for specialized unit involvement, allowing the officer to apply their training and experience in high-impact scenarios, from making arrests to assisting in emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities, including arresting offenders and suspects for traffic and criminal offenses
- Appear in court for criminal, civil, and other law enforcement-related matters
- Conduct surveillance
- Prepare reports on crimes and activities
- Attend briefings and administrative meetings
- Operate department computer equipment to review records, inquire about activities and programs, and input various data
- Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses
- Interact and work with citizens regarding existing and potential law enforcement and crime prevention problems
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations
- Physically apprehend and search suspects utilizing appropriate techniques and maneuvers to render them safe for transportation and incarceration
- Work under a variety of unfavorable conditions including exposure to gunfire, harsh weather, poor or no lighting, exposure to hazardous chemicals and smoke, extremes in temperatures, all types of weather conditions, and electrical hazards, armed/dangerous persons, communicable diseases, etc.
- Work irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by workload, staffing difficulties, or equipment-related repair problems
- Operate patrol car, handgun, baton, radar units, radios, computer, printer, etc.
- Perform various physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, and lifting
- Assist other employees in conducting assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary
- Participate in accident reconstruction and other specialized duties
- Serve warrants on behalf of the department and other law enforcement agencies
- Prepare various statistical and narrative reports regarding special assignments, events, and functions
- Assist with hostage negotiations as necessary
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Knowledge of the administrative directives of both the City of Midland and the Police Department
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; interpret and apply as necessary
- Knowledge of technical aspects of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property
- Knowledge of the geography of the city
Important Details
- Schedule: irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations
