Police Officer - November 21, 2026

Mesquite Police Department; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Police Department invites candidates to the Police Officer Entrance Examination in Mesquite, TX. The process includes a civil service exam, a physical agility test, and documentation such as transcripts and a history questionnaire.

Starting annual salary ranges from $83,868.62 to $107,039.97, depending on qualifications, with a deadline to apply and detailed testing locations provided by the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in support of law enforcement and crime prevention functions.
• Conduct investigations and prepare field reports on offenses or incidents.
• Interact with the public to educate and address crime prevention concerns.
• Patrol assigned area and respond to emergency calls.

Job description

Police Officer Entrance Examination - November 21, 2026 (February 8, 2027, Academy)

Starting Salary: $83,868.62 min - $107,039.97 max annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Deadline to Apply: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. (CST)

Civil Service Exam: Saturday, November 21, 2026

• 8:30 A.M. (CST) Check in time
• 8:45 A.M. (CST) Physical Agility Test (PAT) - instructions and video
• 9:00 A.M. (CST) Exam start time

Location Address

City of Mesquite Hall, Training Room A & B, 757 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149

Only 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.

A POLICE PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE PACKET WILL BE EMAILED AND WILL BE DUE ON THE EXAM DATE PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ENTRANCE EXAM.

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 (PAT)

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Testing 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 Saturday, November 21, 2026.

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 SUMMARY

To 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.

SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant.
• 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