Serves under the general administrative direction of the Mayor

Supervises Police Department employees

Ensure that all departmental personnel are current with all mandated and continuing education training

Have adequate knowledge of all criminal, traffic, local and state laws

Update personnel on city policies by providing a copy of each to all personnel, both paid and unpaid

Authority to displine officers for infractions of department and city policies; relieve an officer from duty with pay and benefits, dismiss an officer subject to appeal to the City Council 

Purchase , maintain, repair, or replace police department equipment

Enforce all city , local, and state laws pr codes

Investigate all suspicious criminal activites within the City of Hawkins limits

Act as liaison with other law enforcement agencies

Present  to the Mayor and Hawkins City Council for approval any recommendations for hiring

Communicate effectively and courteously with other city employees and the piblic

Must have a Master's Peace Officer 

Five Years experience performing work as an administrator in law enforement agency

Be a United States Citizen

High School Diploma or GED 

Valid texa Driver's License

Not convicted of a felony offense 

Not have been convicted of any offense involving family violence

Vacation Provided 

Sick Leave Provided 

TMRS Retirement 

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

Certification pay 

Longevity Pay 

Uniforms