Highway Patrol jobs in Galveston, TX

Highway Patrol patrols assigned geographic area and makes note of unusual or suspicious events. Resolves disputes and enforces traffic laws. Being a Highway Patrol may require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must meet physical and personal requirements. Additionally, Highway Patrol has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patrol Deputy
  • Brazoria County
  • TX, TX FULL_TIME
  • Must hold at a minimum a Basic TCOLE certification as a Peace Officer and be current with continuing education.

    Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and directions from Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains.  Monitors vehicular traffic, issues traffic citations, removes dangerous and unlawful drivers and vehicles from the roadways, and investigates traffic accidents.  Checks facilities and properties for possible criminal activity, and responds to and investigates reports of criminal activities and public and domestic disturbances.  Prepares and maintains records, logs, and reports of activities, incidents and offenses.

    Starting salary range is between $55,362 up to $58,734, depending on qualifications and experience.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following.  Other duties may be assigned:
     
    Operate police cruiser or motorcycle to patrol assigned geographical area.
     
    Monitor and observe vehicular traffic, detect vehicles which are exceeding the speed limit or otherwise being driven in a dangerous or unlawful manner, stop vehicle and investigate circumstances, and issue traffic citations as warranted.
     
    Respond to reports of traffic accidents, administer first-aid to injured persons and call for emergency medical assistance.  Control and direct vehicular traffic and citizens at accident scene, conduct interviews with involved drivers and witnesses to obtain relevant facts and information, and gather material evidence from accident scenes.
     
    Observe business and residential properties for possible criminal activity; including checking buildings for unauthorized entry, searching structures and property for intruders and investigating suspicious persons and events.
     
    Respond to reports of robberies, thefts, burglaries, homicides, etc.  Administer first-aid to injured persons and call for emergency medical assistance, secure the crime scene, control and direct citizens at the scene, conduct interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses and suspects to obtain relevant facts and information, gather material evidence from the scene of the event.
     
    Respond to reports of public and domestic disturbances, calm overly excited or agitated persons; including physically restraining unruly individuals.  Conduct interviews with complainants and witnesses, obtain relevant facts and information, and mediate and resolve complaints and disputes.

    Make arrests, including subduing individuals with appropriate action and force as necessary, placing individuals into handcuffs or other restraining devices, searching vehicles and persons under arrest for weapons and contraband, and transporting arrested individuals to detention facility.
     
    Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies required to support daily operations.
     
    Build relationships with the local citizens so as to increase community awareness, support and involvement in crime prevention.
     
    Inspect and regulate certain businesses as required by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    Minimum requirements:
    - Be at least 21 years of age
    - Have no more than 20/200 vision that is correctable to 20/20.
    - No past convictions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI or DUI).
    - No more than three (3) moving violations within the last 2 years.
    - Possess a valid, current Texas Driver's License.
    - Not have ANY felony convictions.
    - Not have ANY misdemeanor convictions for any offense involving moral turpitude or family violence.
    - Be a United States Citizen [born or naturalized]
    - Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
    - If prior military service, possess an honorable discharge.
    - Be prepared to purchase departmental regulation uniforms [a minimum of $200]
    - Have a current, working telephone.
    - Successfully pass a written examination consisting of vocabulary and comprehension skills.  (Applicants failing this test will be allowed to test a second time not less than 21 days from the first test, if a position is available at that time.)
    - Not previously been re-hired by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office more than once.
     
    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
    Must hold at a minimum a Basic TCOLE certification as a peace officer and be current with continuing education.Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job.  Pre-employment drug/alcohol, psychological testing is required.
  • 4 Days Ago

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Patrol Officer
  • City of Angleton
  • Angleton, TX FULL_TIME
  • Department: Police Department Reports To: Police Sergeant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly Classification: B-23-P Location: Police Department; City Wide SUMMARY Enforces laws related to the protection ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Patrol Officer
  • City of Lake Jackson, TX
  • Jackson, TX FULL_TIME
  • Basic Function: The Patrol Officer performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through law enforcement Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in wr...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Reserve Patrol Deputy
  • Brazoria County
  • TX, TX PART_TIME
  • Under general supervision, monitors vehicular traffic, issues traffic citations, removes dangerous and unlawful drivers and vehicles from the roadways, and investigates traffic accidents. Checks facil...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Assistant General Manager (06506) - 4627 Highway 146
  • Domino's
  • Bacliff, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionABOUT THE JOBYou were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then you go to work and you mak...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Delivery Driver(06506) - 4627 Highway 146
  • Domino's
  • Bacliff, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionDelivery Drivers are responsible for delivering food to customers with excellent customer service and a positive attitude.Why deliver for us:• Great pay - Our drivers receive a competit...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Galveston, TX
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Focus groups needed. Get paid for your opinion
  • Survey Junkie
  • Galveston, TX
  • Make money from home! Earn extra cash by taking paid online surveys.
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Line Cook
  • Abb Holdings Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • Quality Engineer Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Stewarding IHOP
  • IHOP
  • Galveston, TX
  • Overview: Steward The Steward is responsible for performing all phases of kitchen cleaning to maintain safe and sanitary...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Server IHOP
  • IHOP
  • Galveston, TX
  • Overview: IHOP Server As an IHOP Server, you will play a crucial role in ensuring prompt and accurate service to our gue...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cocktail Server San Luis
  • San Luis Resort
  • Galveston, TX
  • Overview: Cocktail Server A Cocktail Server is a key member of our hospitality staff. This position contributes to the o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook IHOP
  • IHOP
  • Galveston, TX
  • Overview: IHOP Cook It is the responsibility of the IHOP Cook to prepare all food items according to menu, recipes, plat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Room Attendant Hilton
  • The Hilton
  • Galveston, TX
  • Overview: RRoom Attendant It is the responsibility of the Room Attendant to clean and sanitize guest rooms in their assi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast near the mainland coast. Made up of mostly sand-sized particles and smaller amounts of finer mud sediments and larger gravel-sized sediments, the island is unstable, affected by water and weather, and can shift its boundaries through erosion. The city is about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of downtown Houston. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north. The island's main access point from the...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Highway Patrol jobs
$45,729 to $69,092
Galveston, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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