Police Recruiter

CITY OF MESQUITE; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

CITY OF MESQUITE is seeking a Police Recruiter to lead recruiting, branding, and marketing for sworn officers, dispatchers, and detention staff. You will design campaigns, manage applicant inquiries on qualifications, and represent the department at schools and events.

The role emphasizes public speaking, outreach, and collaboration with HR and Police leadership to attract diverse candidates. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional level work experience may substitute for education.
• Two to three years of successful recruiting or direct response marketing experience.
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and branding initiatives for Police Officer, Dispatcher, and Detention Officer roles.
• Develop creative recruiting and marketing concepts to improve applicant test rates.
• Create electronic and print recruiting materials and manage related campaigns.

Skills

Recruiting

Public speaking

Marketing communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $47,505.26/annual minimum - $56,553.88/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

Public safety is the number one priority of the Mesquite City Council. The Police Recruiter executes the department’s talent acquisition, strategic sourcing, and brand marketing initiatives to attract highly qualified, diverse candidates for beginning Public Safety personnel (Sworn Officers, Police Dispatchers, Detention Officers, and Professional Staff). This position is community-accountable and serves as the primary, professional brand ambassador for the Mesquite Police Department.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Police Staff Support Deputy Chief or his designate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Must be creative to develop and implement all types of presentations using Microsoft Office; and Graphic Skill in computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.).
• Build and foster strong working relationships with qualified candidates with regards to recruiting individuals to take civil service tests.
• Assist the Police Staff Support in developing unique and creative recruiting and marketing ideas to increase the number of applicants agreeing to test for the Police Officer, Police Dispatcher and Detention Officer positions.
• Design and produce electronic and print recruiting promotional materials.
• Assist applicants with completing all necessary paperwork required throughout the Police, Dispatch and Detention application and vetting processes.
• Assist in managing the advertising and marketing strategy for the police department with regard to Police, Dispatch and Detention recruitment including brochures, mailings, flyers, and online recruiting.
• Be first contact to manage applicant inquiries with regard to minimum qualifications, background requirements, police/dispatch/detention operations, career ladder opportunities, salary and benefits information, and application processes.
• Manage a Public Safety Recruiting database of all email and phone contacts with Police Officer, Police Dispatcher and Detention Officer applicants.
• Design and implement study guides and pre-test seminars to increase the number of applicants successfully passing entrance exams.
• Serve as liaison between the Mesquite Police Department, high school and college career recruiting centers. Build relationships with teachers, university professors and instructors to identify key talent and recruit to the City of Mesquite. Attend criminal justice classes for short presentations with information packets and marketing giveaways.
• Research and attend job fairs, college career fairs, solicit large- and small-scale businesses such as malls or gyms*.
• Develop, manage and/or assist with a Career Day Program with all Mesquite High Schools to promote the Detention Officers, (Explorer program), Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Records Clerk Positions.
• Assist with social media, newspaper advertising with publications such as The Dallas Morning News, Mesquite Star, High School Newspapers and College Newspapers with regards to Police Officer Advertising.
• Develop email-marketing campaign by securing data and contact information from 5-state geographical area from all schools with Criminal Justice programs and military bases.
• Provide clerical support as needed by Staff Support personnel in the vetting of potential police officer, public safety dispatcher, and detention officer candidates.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain computer database records for data files.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design or related field of study.
(Professional level work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree requirement. One year of professional level work experience may be substituted for each year of required education, up to a maximum substitution of four years. A High School Diploma or GED is required when substituting professional level work experience for the bachelor’s degree requirement.)
Adept at Public Speaking and giving presentations.

EXPERIENCE

Two to three years successful recruiting or direct response marketing.

Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter, etc.).

Preferred

Law enforcement experience.
Familiar with Texas Civil Service knowledge.
Public sector recruiting experience.
Public sector Human Resources experience.
Ability to speak Spanish.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment*.*
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Employees

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits