Police Officer

Are you looking for a department where leadership stands behind you, the community knows you by name, and your work matters - Wills Point Police Department is the place to serve!

The Wills Point Police Department is seeking Certified Police Officers who want to work for a department that supports its officers, values proactive policing, and is committed to the community it serves.

• Aids in preventing crime and enforcing federal, state, and city laws.
• Observes, reports, and acts upon conditions conducive to crime and danger, such as checking buildings, assisting other police officers, enforcing traffic laws, making arrests, transporting prisoners, and investigating crime(s).
• While using the police officer’s own judgment, determines the nature of a police call and/or incident, investigates the circumstances surrounding the police call and/or incident, and then takes necessary and prudent action to resolve the police call and/or incident.
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations; administers first aid and requests appropriate medical response when necessary; performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations and domestic disputes; educates the public on all laws and City ordinances; assists citizens with complaints and inquiries, and directs citizens to the appropriate authority.
• Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates the following matters including, but not limited to: accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing persons, prowlers, abuse of drugs, among other things that occur within the City's jurisdiction and/or at the request of a neighboring jurisdiction as needed; takes appropriate law enforcement action.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects, and provides feedback to the appropriate individuals concerning case status; collects and documents all evidence related to the investigation and/or incident.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters, which the police officer has knowledge of, whether it is criminal or civil.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police-related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains legible, concise, and understandable records and reports of activities, including but not limited to: complaints, accidents, investigations, and/or crimes.
• Performs special assignments related to investigations, crime prevention, and/or traffic enforcement.
• Maintains all Department-issued equipment in good working order and maintains City-owned vehicles in proper working order to include: police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, handcuffs, first aid equipment, personal computer, and applicable software.
• Represents the Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.

• HS Diploma or GED, must be 21 years of age.
• Possession of certification as Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE)
• Must have the legal qualification, under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, to possess firearms and ammunition.

• Prior law enforcement or military experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws.

The City of Wills Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer.