Police Officer Duties

Police Officer duties include but are not limited to:

Patrolling their districts, responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary investigations, investigating traffic related incidents, writing reports, pursuing and detaining suspects, and making arrests.

Enforcing traffic and parking laws.

Participating in Community Policing activities.

Working with other police department units as well as other local, state, and federal entities.

Preparing for and attending court appearances.

Participating in mandatory and elective training.

Keeping proficient with firearms.

Assignments Within the Department
Members of the Plano Police Department having completed the required probationary period can apply to move to any of the following Units/Divisions:

     Court Security Officer
     Crime Prevention Unit
     Criminal Investigation Division
     Emergency Services Response Unit
     K-9
     Neighborhood Police Officers
     Narcotics Unit
     Patrol
     Professional Standards Unit
     Public Information Officer
     School Liaison Officer
     Traffic/Motorcycle
     Warrant Unit

Promotions

Eligible officers compete by written examination for advancement into supervisory and administrative positions. These positions include Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.