Community Services Officer

Gfoat; Ingleside (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ingleside, Texas, is seeking a Community Service Officer to bridge the gap between residents and the Police Department. You will promote crime prevention programs, provide public education, and foster trust through outreach.

The role requires a high school diploma and extensive experience in law enforcement, with TX driver’s license and TCOLE certification. Salary ranges from $60,985.60 to $77,854.40, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School / GED required.
• Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Valid Driver's License in Texas.
• TCOLE Base Peace Officer's License upon hire.
• TCOLE Basic Instructor certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary link between the Police Department and community businesses and neighborhoods.
• Monitors crime trends.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships; facilitates problem-solving within the community.
• Educates residents through in-person training and on social media.
• Performs the duties of a Patrol Officer as needed.
• Places a focus on health and safety training and court appearances.

Skills

Public outreach

Community policing

Oral and written communication

Patrol operations

Firearms handling

Education

High School / GED

TCOLE Base Peace Officer's License

TCOLE Basic Instructor certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Job Opening: Community Service Officer-City of Ingleside, TX

Position Summary

The City of Ingleside is seeking a dedicated Community Service Officer to serve as a vital link between the community and the Police Department. This role involves:

• Developing and promoting social projects and crime prevention programs.
• Providing public education through social media and in-person sessions.
• Serving as a liaison to foster trust and transparency between residents and law enforcement.

This is an intermediate-level protective service position under the supervision of the Chief of Police or a designated representative.

Salary Range

$60,985.60 - $77,854.40

(Based on experience, certifications, and education)

The City of Ingleside, Texas, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for its employees.

Here's an overview of the key offerings:

Health Insurance (Full-Time Employees)

• 100% employer-paid (health, dental, life, disability).
• 75% employer-paid for dependents.

Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• 8% employee contribution (pre-tax).
• 2:1 City match.
• Vesting after 5 years.

Retirement Eligibility

• Age 60 with 5+ years of service.
• Any age with 20+ years of service.
• Supplemental death benefits included.

Please Note:

All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a drug screening, physical exam, and background check.

Join the Ingleside PD - Make a Difference in Your Community!

Become a part of a team that's committed to building positive community relationships and promoting public safety through education and outreach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary link between the Police Department and community businesses and neighborhoods.
• Monitors crime trends.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships; facilitates problem-solving within the community.
• Educates residents through in-person training and on social media.
• Implements programs in the community such as Neighborhood Watch, Cellular on Patrol, & Youth Activities. Serves the citizens in a directed patrol response, conducts patrols of assigned areas by foot, bicycle, or vehicular patrols.
• Directs traffic as required, escorts vehicles.
• Enforces state laws and local ordinances.
• Serves warrants and make arrests. Interviews suspects, witnesses, and complainants to retrieve valuable information pertinent to a case; assists in criminal investigations; gathers and preserves evidence.
• Appears in court and provides testimony as required.
• Attends continuing education workshops to maintain certifications and improve job skills.
• Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles.
• Performs the duties of a Patrol Officer as needed.
• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Work is performed under direction of the Chief of Police
• Moderate supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

High School / GED

Experience

Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer.

License or Certificate

Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position. Valid Driver's License in the State of Texas.

Special Requirements

Possession of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Base Peace Officer's License upon hire. Obtain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Instructor certification within six months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
• General knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings.
• General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in using firearms and operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports.
• Ability to deal courteously, but firmly with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates, legal representatives, public safety personnel, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires tasting or smelling.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).