The Town of Prosper is currently accepting applications for:

　　CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER(Out of State Included)*Lateral Entry- Up to Step #5 - $82,162 -DOQ*Entry Test Waived for Lateral Transferred OfficersSalary Range: $73,000-$89,781Annual Step IncreasesIntermediate Police Officers Certification Pay-$600.00 per yearAdvance Police Officer Certification Pay-$960.00 per yearMaster's Police Officer Certification Pay-$1500.00 per yearNight Shift Differential Pay

　　Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 MatchMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Wellness Benefits

　　Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

　　LATERAL ENTRY AVAILABLE UP TO STEP #5 - DOQStep 1: $73,000Step 2: $75,190Step 3: $77,446Step 4: $79,769Step 5: $82,162

　　Qualifications:

　　Possession of a valid Peace Officer License/Certification in the United States.Possession of a valid driver's license.Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Experience:Two years of law enforcement experience or two years active-duty military or two yearsof college level course work- preferred.Training:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized trainingin police science, criminal justice administration or a related field.

　　Acting under the general supervision of a police sergeant. This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. This is a sworn position.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Patrol a designated area of the Town to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.Answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies.Respond to general public service calls including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents.Collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.Check buildings for physical security.Serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities.Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations; direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.Conduct investigations of private property, non-injury, serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white-collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes.Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education and relative to crime and crime prevention.May assist with a variety of special projects, as assigned, including intoxyilizer testing, accident reconstruction, and water rescues.May assist with the testing of wea ons; may participate in reloading ammunition.Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.Prepare and deliver a variety of presentations concerning law enforcement, crime, and crime prevention if assigned; serve as the liaison between the Police Department and the public concerning crime and its prevention if assigned.Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.Serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.Assist with the conduct of community presentations and instruct assigned classes.Must be able to work any shift, as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the Department, with or without reasonable accommodation.Maintain Town facilities, vehicles and equipment as required.Perform related duties as assigned.Successfully complete a one year probationary period, which includes field training and related.Other Important Duties:

　　Traffic laws and regulations.Basic function of a public safety operation.Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.Self defense tactics and proper use of force.Interviewing and interrogation techniques.Ability to:

　　Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency action.Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.Use, care for and qualify with firearms.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.Understand and interpret laws and regulations.Use standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

　　Frequently required to walk, stand and sit.

　　Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

　　Occasionally lift an