Police Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Probationary Police Officer to join our team at the City of Boerne. As a Probationary Police Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, and preserving peace in our community.

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Respond to emergency calls and routine complaints, taking necessary action to ensure public safety.
• Direct traffic, issue traffic citations, and operate traffic radar monitoring equipment.
• Investigate traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, complainants, and suspects, and take statements and depositions.
• Serve warrants and make arrests, as necessary.
• Keep records of activities and make reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations.
• Appear in court as required, providing testimony and evidence.
• Share information and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, as directed.
• Conduct security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol routes.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of department vehicles.
• Assist emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and Animal Control Officers, as needed.
• Foster positive police-community relations among residents in the community.
• Assist in criminal investigations, including sexual assault cases, child abuse cases, and homicides.
• Collect and log evidence, as required.
• Participate in departmental public activities, including speaking engagements at schools, churches, and civic organizations.
• May be assigned to specialized roles, such as traffic enforcement, suspect apprehension, or internal affairs.

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus at least two years of related police experience (some college work in law enforcement preferred).
• Participation in and successful completion of the Field Training Program.
• Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• May require a Basic Life Support Certificate, as needed.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid 100% by the city.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation and sick leave, paid days off.
• Holidays paid.
• Retirement plan, with 14% city contribution.
• Workers' compensation insurance and 100% salary indemnity.

The City of Boerne is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices.