Community Safety & Response Officer

City of DeSoto; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of DeSoto, a Texas municipality, seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, respond to incidents, patrol areas, process reports, and assist in investigations. You will engage with the public, coordinate with other departments, and document activities to support community safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with college coursework or military service as acceptable alternatives; strong communication and office software skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; if GED, 12 college hours with a 2.0 GPA are required.
• Minimum 24 months active duty military with an Honorable Discharge accepted.
• Skill in operating standard office software (databases, presentations) and Microsoft products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, public, and officials.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, enforces laws, issues citations, conducts security checks.
• Investigates incidents and assists other departments; preserves crime scenes and gathers evidence.
• Responds to calls and scenes; documents incidents; testifies in court as needed.
• Completes reports, maintains logs, and prepares transfers; participates in community outreach and crime prevention duties.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Education

HS diploma or GED + college hours/military service

Job description

The City of DeSoto, a Texas municipality, seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, respond to incidents, patrol areas, process reports, and assist in investigations. You will engage with the public, coordinate with other departments, and document activities to support community safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with college coursework or military service as acceptable alternatives; strong communication and office software skills are required.