Public Safety Officer: Field & Station Support

Gfoat; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gfoat public safety role in Richardson performs non-emergency public contact duties at the police department station and in the field. Responsibilities include taking reports, patrolling, traffic control, and assisting officers at scenes.

Qualified candidates must think clearly under pressure, follow written directives, and complete reports accurately. A high school diploma or GED, Texas driver’s license, and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to think clearly and act effectively in stressful situations.
• Must prioritize tasks, observe and recall incident details, and make sound decisions.
• Must pass background, motor vehicle record checks, drug screening, polygraph, and fitness assessment.

Responsibilities

• Take offense reports in person and by phone, collecting factual information.
• Patrol in an assigned vehicle and respond to crashes, stranded motorists, and hazards.
• Enforce parking violations and assist officers at scenes.
• Tow abandoned vehicles and move stalled ones; enter incident reports in RMS.
• Assist with crowd control, provide supervision support, and communicate effectively with the public.

Education

High School diploma or GED with 60 college credit hours

Texas Driver’s License without restriction (except “A”)

US citizen

Job description

The Gfoat public safety role in Richardson performs non-emergency public contact duties at the police department station and in the field. Responsibilities include taking reports, patrolling, traffic control, and assisting officers at scenes.

Qualified candidates must think clearly under pressure, follow written directives, and complete reports accurately. A high school diploma or GED, Texas driver’s license, and US citizenship are required.