Police Officer

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a full-time Police Officer. This position will be located in Corpus Christi, TX.The Police Office will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime preventi activities for the local jurisdiction.Major Duties:Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;Obtains search and arrest warrants;Arrests violators;Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;Performs traffic control; andAssists citizens in emergency situations;Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.)Position Description Title/PD#: Police Officer/PD99925SPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.WORK CONDITIONS: The work involves both moderand and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires exercise of safetly precautions and use of personal protective equipment. The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate to severe discomforts and unpleasantness, such as high temperatures in confined spaces, high temperatures due to mandatory protective personal equiment, or adverse weather conditions during extended periods of traffic and patrol duties. The work involves moderate risk requiring exercise of safety precautions when working around hazardous materials such as toxic gases, explosives, infectious biological materials, and others that pose a moderate risk of exposure.