Police Officer Entrance Examination - May 20, 2023

Starting Salary: $71,704.50 – $91,520.72 annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. (CST)
Civil Service Exam: Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. (CST) (check in 8:30 A.M.)
Location Address: Mesquite City 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 about the deadline date (May 17, 2023, at 5PM). Candidates with prior military service will be asked to submit the following required document:

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  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.

• 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, intoxilyzer 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.

• 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 information to persons visiting department; receive and record offense reports from persons at department; receive monies for delinquent utility bills; process and release impounded vehicles.
• Report conditions to other city, county, state or utility agencies which require immediate attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• have successfully completed 30 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university* in any subject, provided the calculation of hours successfully completed shall not include any remedial courses or course grades below “C”; or
• have completed a minimum of 2 years of patrol and/or investigative experience as a full-time commissioned police officer; or
• have completed a minimum of 2 years of active military duty with an honorable discharge; or
• have completed a minimum of 18 months of full-time employment with the City of Mesquite.

• An accredited college or university must be accredited by one of the following agencies:

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• New England Association of Colleges and Schools
• Higher Learning Commission - formerly North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

• Candidate's vision must be at least 20/70 uncorrected in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in each eye with no color blindness.
• Candidates may not be certified as eligible if audio metric testing shows average hearing loss in their unaided better ear greater than 40 decibels (dB) at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz when the audio metric devise is calibrated to ANSI Z24.5.
• Candidates must be mentally alert, have the ability to get along well with others, willing to perform assigned duties and responsibilities, be conscientious and dependable and in excellent physical condition.
• Candidates will be expected to participate in and pass a qualifying physical ability and medical examination, including drug testing.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain certification as a Peace Officer by the Texas.
• Commission on Law Enforcement (TECOLE).
• Legal qualification, under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, to possess firearms and ammunition.

• Any illegal use of a controlled substance other than marijuana.
• Any use of marijuana which exceeds very limited experimentation or any experimentation within two (2) years immediately prior to testing.
• Any felony conviction.