JOB
Police Officer Entrance Examination - June 28, 2024 (November Academy)Starting Salary: $75,289.74 – $100,895.45 annually (Depending on Qualifications) Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. (CST) Civil Service Exam: Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. (CST) (check in 8:30 A.M.) Location Address: Mesquite City Hall, Training Room A&B, 757 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149Only those candidates passing the minimum qualifications and supplemental questions on the online application will receive an email from the Human Resources Department with further instructions and exam seat confirmation. Candidates with prior military service will be asked to submit the following required document: Military form: DD214 member 4 copy (if applicable) 5 extra points will be added for those who have served 180 days of active duty, received an honorable discharge and make a passing grade (70 or better) on the written exam.Physical Agility Test: June 28, 2024Testing location to be disclosed at a later time After the Civil Service exam, those candidates with a passing grade of a 70 or above, will participate in a physical agility test on Friday, June 28, 2024.Information regarding this test can be found by clicking the link below: Physical Agility – iwanttobeacop.net A POLICE QUESTIONNAIRE PACKET WILL BE EMAILED AND WILL BE DUE ON EXAM DATE BEFORE THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST.OFFICIAL college transcripts in a sealed envelope from the college or university will be required at a later date for candidates having passed both the written and physical agility exams.GENERAL SUMMARYTo perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the law enforcement and crime prevention functions; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.You can search for this position's full job description here. SUPERVISIONGeneral supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.Prepare reports on crimes and activities; attend roll call, briefings and administrative meetings.Participate in firearms training in order to maintain proficiency; participate in training for and operate other applicable law enforcement equipment and weapons.Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and gain records, information and other various data; write reports of arrests, investigations, and other involvement in law enforcement related activities.Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities and programs including making arrests of suspects in traffic and criminal offenses, executing search warrants, issuing citations, appearing in court for criminal, civil and other law enforcement related matters, attending roll call meetings; conduct surveillance; apprehend offenders; conduct interviews or interrogations with various persons relevant to investigations, arrests, complaints and other law enforcement matters.Interact and work with citizens regarding existing and potential law enforcement and crime prevention problems; preserve good relationships with the general public; continually take an active role in educating the public regarding crime and crime prevention.Patrol business and residential areas; respond to alarms; enforce traffic and parking laws and ordinances; respond to and investigate traffic accidents; assist motorists in distress; operate MDC (Mobile Data Computer), speed detection devices, intoxilizer and other police equipment as appropriate.Respond to emergency calls.Participate in investigations involving crimes against persons and/or property; secure crime scenes; preserve evidence; direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic; maintain crowd control; interview witnesses, complainants and suspects; initiate and prepare field reports about offenses or crimes.Mediate civil and domestic disputes.Confiscate and document any illegal, stolen or found property.Respond to and assist with emergency medical situations as appropriate; respond to and assist with fires and other disasters or extraordinary events.Participate in a variety of technical investigative activities involved in identifying and prosecuting persons responsible for the commission of criminal offenses.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: May participate in tactical operations; may participate in undercover operations, stakeouts and other intelligence-gathering activities.Preserve, evaluate and record physical and trace evidence at crime scenes; evaluate all aspects of the crime scene for evidence.May administer polygraph tests.May participate in gathering information about or intervening in gang-related activities.May prepare and process fingerprint cards; may catalogue and file cards.May coordinate, prepare and present information to students in the Law Enforcement Teaching Students (LETS) program or at meetings of other organized groups; prepare information about crime prevention for media sources.May meet with school administrators and teachers about educational programs; interact with students participating in educational programs to provide information, answer questions and address concerns.May inspect home security systems.May conduct and assist in firearm and other police equipment and weaponry training for departmental personnel.May collect, package, transport, secure, document and inventory impounded property.May greet and provide information to persons visiting department; receive and record offense reports from persons at department; receive monies for delinquent utility bills; process and release impounded vehicles.Report conditions to other city, county, state or utility agencies which require immediate attention.Perform other duties as assigned.
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