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Police OfficerFully commissioned police officer under the Navasota Police Department, assigned to the Navasota Independent School District during the school year. SRO works with and aids the administration and student body of the NISD schools. Serves as a mentor, consultant, and problem solver, and generally works to reduce crime through education and the promotion of positive police/student relations. During non-school times, the officer will be assigned to the patrol division.Organizational RelationshipsReports to: Police Chief or his/her designee.Directs: N/AOther: Has frequent contact with school administrators and personnel and will serve as liaison between the NISD and the Navasota Police Department.Essential DutiesInvestigate State and local law violations.Educate youth by providing relevant and informative educational programs as requested by staff.Provide mentorship, problem resolution, counseling, and enforcement when necessary.Serve as liaison between NISD and the NPD by coordinating police/school-shared activities.Solicit, promote, and present crime prevention and police-community relations programs in school and/or any youth/parent/school group that has a potential impact on juvenile crime.Consult with students, parents, teachers, and school officials and generally render assistance at every reasonable opportunity.Be knowledgeable on referral agencies and their services and provide this information to any requesting party.Divert juveniles from criminal activity and when possible, out of the criminal justice system.Maintain an active, productive calendar of scheduled school security activities.Work with other unit members and management in a positive, productive manner.Provide information to all requesting police agencies that aids their school security/crime prevention/community relations programs and/or affects their juvenile crime.Perform Law enforcement and/or social maintenance role as the need arises.Perform any task, service or assignment as requested by Navasota ISD and approved by the Navasota Police Department.Disseminate citizen input to the appropriate unit or division as applicable. This includes, but is not limited to, suggestions on training, citizen's praise or criticism of officers or policies, etc.When school is out for summer, work patrol shifts, as directed.Other Important DutiesCommunicate with youth in a positive manner and dispel myths and misconceptions.Enhance the police image by example and through positive youth contacts.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of: Applicable State, Federal and Local laws; techniques and procedures used in the law enforcement field; accident investigation; city ordinances; radar operation and applicable procedures of use; and the use and care of vehicles, firearms and specialized equipment.Skill/Ability to: Understand and follow written and oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and laws; operate a vehicle under emergency conditions; attend, understand, organize and conduct police officer training courses; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the Navasota Independent School District, other law enforcement agencies, judicial officials, and the general public and student body of the NISD. Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; Be able to make thorough, well-received presentations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; maintain accurate records; Tolerate outside working conditions; maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.Acceptable Experience and TrainingHigh school graduation or its equivalent.Experience as a patrol officer; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Certificates and Licenses RequiredLicensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE); Basic SRO training certification, or ability to attend and obtain basic SRO certification, and appropriate Texas driver's license.Job Physical, Mental and/or Emotional RequirementsThe City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.Legal NotificationAny applicant receiving a bona fide job offer for this position will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment physical examination, illegal drug screening, and criminal background check prior to employment. All positions at the City of Navasota require documentation of employment eligibility in accordance with Federal employment law. Communication skills in English are required for some specific assignments based upon job-related needs for communication with the general public and/or co-workers. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged but not required.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of the personnel so classified.The Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Navasota and the employee. This position is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements change.BenefitsTo view the full City of Navasota Employee Benefits Guide, click here.Health Insurance – Health insurance coverage is paid 100% for all employees and subsidized cost for dependents.Vision Insurance – Vision insurance coverage is paid 100% for all employees.Dental Insurance – Dental insurance coverage is paid 100% for all employees.Life Insurance – The City provides basic Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. The policy will pay your beneficiary $50,000 for the employee, $5,000 for the spouse, and $2,000 for children up to age 25 years of age. Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance is also available for employees.Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 6% - 2 to 1 matchVested at 5 years of serviceRetire after 20 years of service in TMRSSupplemental Death Benefit of $7,500Voluntary 457 Retirement Plan through MissionSquare RetirementVacation – Employees accrue vacation based on years of service (see the below schedule). Length of Service - Non-firefighting Employees' Vacation Leave Earned - Firefighters' Vacation Leave Earned* 0 – 4 Years of Employment - 12 days (96 hours)(3.7 hours bi-weekly) - 5 days (120 hours)(4.7 hours bi-weekly) 5 – 9 Years of Employment - 15 days (120 hours)(4.7 hours bi-weekly) - 5 days (120 hours)(10 Hours/month) 10 – 19 Years of Employment - 20 days (160 hours)(6.2 hours bi-weekly) - 7 days (168 hours)(6.5 hours bi-weekly) 20 Years or longer - 25 days (200 hours)(7.7 hours bi-weekly)) - 9 days (216 hours)(8.3 hours bi-weekly)Sick – All regular full-time, non-firefighting employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours per two-week pay period and firefighters accrue 4.62 hours per two-week pay period. Maximum sick leave accrual is 120 days (960 hours).Holidays – The City pays employees for 12 holidays per year: New Year
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navasota, TX, 77868, US
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