Public Safety Officer

Heath Police Department; Heath (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Heath Police Department invites applications for a Public Safety Officer. Training is provided for Triple Certification with a salary range of $79,090–$104,979, based upon CERTIFICATION level. The position offers 48/96 hour shifts and promotes teamwork to protect residents and property.

Entry requirements include basic TCOLE or TCFP with EMT, high school diploma or GED plus 45 college hours, and the ability to work long shifts. POST-based exams and ongoing certification support are included.

Qualifications

• Basic peace officer certification (TCOLE) or basic firefighter certification (TCFP) with EMT; must obtain remaining certifications.
• High School diploma or GED and 45 college hours or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work 48/96 hour shifts and perform essential duties.
• Capable of working in a team environment with dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and routine incidents, providing policing, fire, and medical aid.
• Direct traffic, patrol assigned areas, and document activities and incidents.
• Investigate crime and incidents, interview witnesses, and file reports.
• Attend mandatory training to maintain certifications and skills.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and station readiness; assist newer staff.
• Support public safety and foster positive community relations.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attendance

Education

High School diploma or GED

45 college hours

Job description

Now accepting applications for Public Safety Officer

Training provided for Triple Certification $79,090 – $104,979 (Based Upon CERTIFICATION Level)

48/96 Shifts-Lateral Entry Available

The applicant must:

• At the time of application posses a basic peace officer certification issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or posses a basic firefighter certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) along with their Texas Emergency Medical Technician certification. The remaining needed certification will be at the expense of the department. Those applicants hired will be expected to obtain all three in order to remain on staff. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Public Safety Officer.
• High School diploma/GED & 45 college hours from an accredited college or university. Prior public safety service or military service experience may be substituted for college hours.
• Be capable to work 48/96 hour shifts.
• Be able to work in a team environment; dependability, reliability, good attendance required; perform additional job-related duties as needed; subject to twenty-four hour recall.

Entry Level Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, 21 Years of Age
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• No Convictions or Court Ordered Supervision of a class B misdemeanor in the past 10 years. No Convictions or Court Ordered Supervision for offenses above a class B Misdemeanor Ever
• No Convictions Involving Moral Turpitude or Family Violence
• Applicants must have never used LSD or any Hallucinogen. No history of illegal Drug Use in the last 5 years
• No DWI Or DUID Convictions within Past 10 Years
• Correctable vision to 20/20
• Normal Color Vision
• Normal Hearing In Each Ear

PSO Exam Details

The department utilizes the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST). The written test consists of Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Incident Report Writing. Upon passing the written test, you will be eligible to participate in the physical agility test that immediately follows the written test. The physical agility test is a pass/fail for each section. If you fail any section of the test, you will not be allowed to continue. The physical agility test consists of the following:

Vertical Jump Test Standard for Passing = 15.5 inches Sit Up Test (Curl Up) Standard for Passing = 30 repetitions 1 minute 300 Meter Run Test Standard for Passing = 66 seconds Push Up Test Standard for Passing = 25 repetitions 1 minute 1.5 Mile Run Test Standard for Passing = 15.54 minutes

POST Exam Study Guide and Practice Test https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/

Exam Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 8:00 am (Exam date is full and has been closed)

The above test date is full, so we have added a new test date. If you are already registered for the above date, then that is your test date. If you have not yet registered, then you will test on the new test date below if eligible.

New Exam Date: Monday, August 24, 2026, 8:00 am (Exam date is full and has been closed)

The above test date is full, so we have added a new test date. If you are already registered for the above date, then that is your test date. If you have not yet registered, then you will test on the new test date below if eligible.

New Exam Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:00 am

Eligible applicants will receive notification on how to schedule for the exam once their application has been reviewed

Job Description

To protect the city's residents and property by providing police, fire, and emergency medical services. This position responds to emergency calls, renders aid, investigates incidents, and completes administrative and incident reports.

Examples of Work:

Essential Duties*

• Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action, including police protection, fire suppression, and emergency medical treatment.
• Directs traffic, escorts traffic, operates traffic radar monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations;
• Investigates crime, traffic, fire, and emergency medical incidents;
• Questions witnesses, serves warrants, and takes statements and complaints;
• Keeps records of activities, prepares, submits and files reports related to criminal acts, fire prevention and suppression activities and medical related calls for service;
• Attends training to improve job performance and meet certification requirements;
• Patrols an assigned area by vehicle, alone or as a two-person team;
• Approaches suspects of illegal activity; pursues and, if required, exerts the force necessary to apprehend, detain, or control the suspect for the purpose of making an arrest or maintaining law and order;
• Appears and testifies in court as required;
• Shares information and works with other public safety agencies as directed and appropriate;
• Prepares and presents educational programs, for example: Personal, and Fire Safety;
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, apparatus, equipment, and station;
• Provides assistance and guidance to new recruits;
• Maintains medical supply inventory; and
• Fosters positive public safety department-community relations.

Other Important Duties

• May operate video camera and recorder and/or intoxilyzer; and
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school graduation/GED with some college coursework; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Basic Firefighter and Driver/Operator certificate from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
• Basic Emergency Medical Technician certificate from the Texas Department of Health Services
• Valid Class B Texas driver's license
• Required certificates and licenses (once obtained) must be maintained thro