Ordinance No. 249ORDINANCE NO. 49
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, TO -WIT: "AN ORDINANCE
• CLASSIFYING ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND ADOPTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PIAN;
PROVIDING FOR RECORDS OF THE PLAN TO BE ]MAINTAINED; INTER-
PRETING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF POSITIONS TO THE VARIOUS CLASSES;
PROVIDING FOR THE RE -ALLOCATION OF POSITIONS WHEN DUTIES
CHANGE; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL BY THE EMPLOYEE; PROVIDING FOR
THE STATUS OF PRESENT EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC IN-
VESTIGATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CLASS
SPECIFICATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THIS
ORDINANCE; LISTING CLASS SPECIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF." BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 165, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
ON THE 8RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1952, BY AMENDING APPENDIX I,
SERVICE GROUP, POLICE, SO AS TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITIONS OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENTOF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
• WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown passed Ordinance No. 165 on
the 3rd day of November, 1952, said ordinance being an ordinance, inter alia,
classifying the positions in the fire and police departments of the City of
Baytown, and
WHEREAS, after careful study and consideration, the City Council deems it
advantageous to reclassify the positions in the police department, and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission of the City of Baytown has recommended
this reclassification, and
WHEREAS, all the proper and legal procedural steps have been taken for the
purpose of this reclassification, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
SECTION l: That Appendix I, "Class Specifications for Positions in the
Classified Service, Service Group: Police", is hereby, amended and as amended shall
hereafter read as follows:
"SERVICE GROUP: POLICE
The Police Department is hereby divided into three (3) classifications, each
of such classifications including positions and places of employment of the same
relative kind, nature and character of work or duties, herewith designated and
defined as follows:
CLASS A - UNIFORMEDCLASS. Positions in this class shall include the active
officers of the Police Department, which shall include the uiformed officers with
• duties which involve the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention of crimes
apprehension and guarding of criminals, controlling of traffic, conducting in-
vestigations, booking of prisoners and related duties which might be assigned.
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The positions under the foregoing classification shall be as follows:
PATROWN
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This is general police work in the protection of life and property through
the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Employees are responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention
of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and
ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Work is performed in
accordance with departmental rules and regulations and normally consists of routing
patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulation duties which may be per-
formed in cruiser cars, motorcycles, or on foot. Work involves an element of
personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and
to exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Employees must be
assigned to work at headquarters on special assignments, which call upon specialized
abilities and know]eiges usually attained through experience as a uniformed patrolman.
Assignments and general special instructions are received from a superior
officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal inspection
and discussion. Ordinarily no supervision is exercised.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Patrols an area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a radio cruiser
to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and
to enforce motor or vehicle operations and parking regulations.
Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies
and other misdemeanors and felonies.
At scene of crime administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations,
gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, and may make arrests and take prisoners to
jail.
Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the
proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
Investigates juvenile delinquency.
Furnishes escort to banks, business firms, military convoys and funerals.
Investigates automobile accidents, checks on stolen automobiles and makes
detailed reports.
• Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints, serves criminal processes,
including warrants, and subpoenas, testifies as a witness in court and keeps
records, and makes reports of all activities and disposition of cases.
Works as turnkey at city jail and lets persons in and out of jail.
Checks parking meters for overtime parking violations and issues traffic
tickets.
Directs congested traffic and school traffic as required.
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Keeps necessary records and makes reports on activities.
Gives directions and assistance to the public.
When assigned to identification work, takes. and classifies fingerprints,
searches for fingerprint records, photographs criminals, searches scene of crime
for latent fingerprints and develops negatives and photostats.
When assigned to work in plain clothes, investigates stolen bicycle reports
and assists in apprehending bicycle thieves, checks and investigates pawn shops
and second-hand stores for stolen articles; makes traffic investigations.
When assigned to work as a detective, works on one of the following details:
automobile theft, homicide and robberies, forgery and bunco, missing persons,
industrial plant protection, sex gimes, burglarly or subversive activities.
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Performs special guarding and other duties as required or assigned.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of modern approved principles, practices and proceduresdf Police
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Some knowledge of the geography,oi the city and location of important buildings.
Some knowledge of state laws, city ordinances, and the regulations and rules
of the Department.
Working knowledge of business English and arithmetic so as to prepare routine
reports (and to type at a reasonable speed.)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public.
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to work long hours and withstand physical strains of police work.
Ability to size up situations and people and adopt an effective course of
action.
iAbility to develop skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to render first aid.
Good powers of observation.
Good general and social intelligence.
Resourcefulness, tact, alertness, integrity, courage.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high
school.
Some experience involving meeting and dealing with the public under varying
circumstances.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Age: Minimum, 21; Maximum, 35;
Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the physical and medical
requirements, including height, weight and chest measurements, prescribed in the
Civil Service Rules,
SERGEANT.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This is supervisory and specialized field of work.
Employee:s work in this class consists of responsibility for assisting in the
supervision of police patrol, traffic regulatory or detective activities or for
the performance of generalized duties at the front desk at police headquarters.
Employees frequent],y participate in the work performed by subordinate officers
and assume complete charge in the event of the absence of a superior officer.
Employees are given specialized work instructions by ranking officers on new assign-
ments, but work independently in performing required and assigned duties. Work
is reviewed by inspection and through oral and written reports to superiors.
Unless the Night Sergeant is relieved by the Chief or Assistant Chief, he shall
be in charge of and have authority over all officers working on his shift.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Supervises the detention and custody of prisoners and the officer personnel
doing radio and communication work.
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Sees that proper discipline and order is maintained in the jail and at
police headquarters.
Supervises feeding of prisoners.
May register and book prisoners, and prepare arrest cards.
Arrests, identifies, books, guards and cares for prisoners.
Questions witnesses and criminals.
Checks and maintains departmental equipment and arsenal.
Checks and maintains departmental equipment and arsenal.
At front desk, receives telephone calls and when police help is needed,
dispatches the proper equipment and men using radiotelephone equipment. Receives
complaints and calls and talks with all callers at front desk. Supervises, directs
and instructs officers engaged in the enforcement of traffic regulations and in
the control of traffic.
Supervises investigation of all automobile accidents, involving injury and
determines if a law violation has occurred.
Keeps accident location papers.
• Files written reports of disposition of accident cases.
Checks on stolen automobile reports.
Assists the ranking officers in supervising and coordinating work of the
members of the lletective Division.
Reviews cases and assigns cases to men.
Keeps records of cases assigned and outcome of investigations and submits
reports to the superior officer.
Takes cases and reports over phone.
Secures information from suspects, prisoners and witnesses.
Frequents questionable locations to obtain information in regard to criminal
activities.
Prepares report on information secured.
is Locates missing persons.
Assumes charge in absence of superior officer.
Keeps records and makes reports.
Reports breaches and infractions of rules and discipline.
Checks and reviews reports of daily activities and other reports of patrolmen.
Performs related work as required or assigned.
DESIRABLE KNOV=GE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Department.
Working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws, and of municipal
ordinances.
• Working knowledge of the geography of the city and of the location of
important buildings.
Working knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application.
Ability to perform investigations.
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Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to
prepare clear and comprehensive written reports.
Ability to assign, instruct and review the work of subordinates.
Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with other employees, city' officials
and the public in general.
Ability to keep clear records.
Ability to work long hours and to withstand the physical strain of police
work.
Skill in the use of firearms.
Courage, good judgment, resourcefulness, integrity.
DES IRA BLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high
school plus completion of police training courses.
Experience as a police patrolman.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Age: Minimum, 21;
Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements,
including height, weight and chest measurements as prescribed in the Civl Service
Rules.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
This is supervisory and technical police work in supervising a major phase
of police operations.
Work involves full responsibility for the effective performance of specialized
police activities, or for the supervision of all police activities during an
assigned shift. Such units are concerned with criminal investigation and vice
control, and with the enforcement of laws relating to the control of vehicular
and pedestrian traffic. Work requires an application of seasoned judgment and
police skill in meeting work problems, appraising effectiveness of police techniques
used, and interpreting departmental policies and police problems and teguiiations.
The employee personally participates in the more difficult police problems and
instructs subordinate officers in methods to be followed in special cases. Work
• is normally performed independently in accordance with departmental policies and
precedents with general orders received from a superior officer; however, in
unusual situations, specific instructions may be received. Work is reviewed
through observation of results and evaluation of reports submitted.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
As commanding officer of the night detail or one of the subdivisions of the
Police Department, plans and lays out and supervises employees in the performance
of their duties.
Directs the supervision of dance halls, beer parlors, rooming houses and
other places where comme4cialized vice is likely to exist.
Checks arrest and sees that cases are properly handled in court.
Assumes charge of police activities on the scene in case of large fire, riot,
or other major emergency.
Confers with citizens registering complaint or making requests.
• Supervises work of detectives, advises subordinates on work methods and
procedures and personally makes investigations of difficult criminal and vice cases.
Attends court as state's witness and appears before grand jury.
Supervises and administers the activities of the traffic division, assigns
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duties, keeps accident location maps, and directs and participates in the in-
vestigation of automobile accidents.
Confers with city.officials and meets with representatives of various civic
groups.
Conducts correspondence, prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary
records and reports relating to police activities, and reviews reports prepared
and submitted by subordinates.
Directs activities of the Bureau of Identification.
Makes inspections of personnel, equipment and buildings of department.
Supervises and instructs the in-service training of patrolmen.
Recommends promotion, transfer or discharge of employees supervised.
In absence of Chief, assumes his duties as delegated by him.
Performs related work as assigned or required.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Thorough knowledge of modern police administration and investigation in pre-
vention of crimes and the apprehension of criminals.
Complete knowledge of laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations of the
department.
Ability to supervise and lead men effectively.
Demonstrated administrative ability.
Ability to meet the public and command respect and cooperation, from the
public and subordinates alike.
Proven aptitude in problems presented by police work.
Working knowledge of the geography of the city and location of important
buildings.
Ability to analyze complex police problems.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
• Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high
school plus completion of at least two different courses in police training and
methods.
Considerable police experience including some experience in a supervisory
or equally responsible capacity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Age: Minimum, 21;
Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the medical requirements,
including height, weight and chest measurements, prescribed in the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS B - COI21UNICATIONS
This classification will embrace the radio communications division of the
Police Department, the duties of which involve the efficient operation, maintenance,
and repair of the police radio station receiving and transmitting station, submitting
radio messages to other stations, and the dispatching of orders and announcements
to all police ofkicers.
Under the foregoing classification shall be the office of -Chief Disptacher
and Radio Technician, as follows:
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Chief Disptacher and Radio Technician
The Chief Dispatcher and Radio Technician shall have the same distinguishing
characteristics of work, examples of work, desirable knowledge, skills, abilities,
experience and training qualifications as the Police Radio Dispatcher, and in
addition thereto, shall be the chief supervisor of the radio equipment and shall
have a thorough knowledge of the mechanical functioning of radio equipment and
be able to repair same. A first class radio operator's license shall be required
of this position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This is general police work in -the protection of life and property through
the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Employees are responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention
of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and
ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Work is performed in accord-
ance with departmental rules and regulations and normally consists of routing
patrol, preliminary investigation and traffic regulationduties which may be performed
in cruiser cars, motorcycles, or on foot. Work involves an element of personal
danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise
independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Employees may be assigned to
work at headquarters on special assignments, which call upon specialized abilities
and knowledges usually attained through experience as a uniformed patraban.
Assignments and general and special instructions are received from a superior
officer who reviews.work methods and results through reports, personal inspection
and discussion. Ordinarily no supervision is exercised.
EXPJAPLES OF WORK:
Patrols an area of the city on foot, on a motorcycle, or in a radio cruiser
to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and
to enforce motor or vehicle operations and parking regulations.
Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies
and other misdemeanors and felonies.
At scene of crime administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations,
gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, and may make arrests and take prisoners to jail.
Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the
proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
• Investigates juvenile delinquency.
Furnishes escort to banks, business firms, military convoys and funerals.
Investigates automobile accidents, checks on stolen automobiles and makes
detailed reports.
Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints, serves criminal processes,
including warrants, and subpoenas, testifies as a witness in court and keeps
records, and makes reports of all activities and disposition of cases.
Works as turnkey at city jail and lets persons in and out of jail.
Checks parking meters for overtime parking violations and issues traffic tickets.
Directs congested traffic and school traffic as required.
Keeps necessary records and makes reports on activities.
Gives directions and assitance to the public.
When assigned to identification work, takes and classifies fingerprints,
searches for fingerprint records, photographs criminals, searches scene of crime
for latent fingerprints and develops negatives and photostats.
When assigned to work in plain clothes, investigates stolen bicycle reports
and assists in apprehending bicycle thieves, checks and investigates pawn shops
and second-hand stores for stolen articles; makes traffic investigations.
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When assigned to work as a detective, works on one of the following details:
automobile theft, homicidd and robbery, forgery and bunco, missing persons, in-
dustrial plant protection, sex crimes, burglarly or subversive activities.
• Performs special guarding and other duties as required or assigned.
DESIRABLE KNOVLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of modern approved principles, practices and procedures of
police work.
Some knowledge of the geography of the city and location of important buildings.
Some knowledge of state laws, city ordinances and the rules and regulations
of the Department.
Working knowledge of business English and arithmetic so as to prepare routine
reports (and to type at a reasonable speed).
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public.
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to work long hours and withstand physical strains of police work.
Ability to size up situations and people and adopt an effective course of
action.
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to render first aid.
Good powers of observation.
Good general and social intelligence.
Resourcefulness, tact, alertness, integrity, courage.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a standard high
school.
Some experience involving meeting and dealing with the public under varying
• circumstances.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Age: Minimum, 21; Maximum, 35;
Physical Condition: Candidates must be able to meet the physical and medical require-
ments, including height, weight and chest measurements prescribed in the Civil Service
Rules.
CLASS C - TECHNICAL
This classification shall embrace the duties which require scientific and
technical skill or training for the efficient operation of the identification division,
the duties of which involve preparation and maintenance of criminal identification
records, fingerprinting, photography, microscopic and criminal analyses, balistic
measurements, fingerprint reproductions and comparison, handwriting comparisons
and general clerical duties.
Under this classification shall be the Identification Officer.
IDENTIFICATION OFFICER
The Identification Officer shall have the same distinguishing characteristics
of work, examples of work, desirable knowledge, skills and abilities, experience
and training qualifications as the position of Patrolman and with the further
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provision that the Identification Officer shall have a thorough knowledge of
fingerprinting, photography, be able to maintain criminal identification records,
use a microscope, make criminal analyses, balistic measurements, fingerprint.
reproductions and comparisons, handwriting comparisons and general clerical duties.
An original applicant shall, upon applying for a position in the Police
Department, choose one of the three (3) classifications for a binning position
and thereunder an officer of one classification shall not change to a position
in either of the other two classifications except as beginning employee in the
lowest position in that classification; provided that an employee by changing
classifications shall not lose his seniority for pay purposes.
SECTION 2: Savings Clause. If any provision, exception, section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or the application of
same to any person or set of circumstances shall for any reason be held unconstitutional,
void or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining
• provisions of the ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of
circumstances and to this end, all provisions of this ordinance are declared to
be severable,
SECTION 3':: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect from and after
its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. The City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to advertise the caption of the ordinance once in the
official newspaper of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
City Council of the City of Baytown on this 23rd day of September, 1954.
• Pruett, yor
ATTEST:
Edna Oliver, City ler