Community Services Officer

Position Summary:

Performs intermediate protective service work serving as a liaison between the community and the police department, developing social projects and programs to address crime trends, developing, and providing community education through social media and onsite instruction and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Chief of Police or designated representative

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary link between the Police Department and community businesses and neighborhoods.
• Monitors crime trends.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships; facilitates problem-solving within the community.
• Educates residents through in-person training and on social media.
• Implements programs in the community such as Neighborhood Watch, Cellular on Patrol, & Youth Activities.
• Serves the citizens in a directed patrol response, conducts patrols of assigned areas by foot, bicycle, or vehicular patrols.
• Directs traffic as required, escorts vehicles.
• Enforces state laws and local ordinances.
• Serves warrants and make arrests.
• Interviews suspects, witnesses, and complainants to retrieve valuable information pertinent to a case; assists in criminal investigations; gathers and preserves evidence.
• Appears in court and provides testimony as required.
• Attends continuing education workshops to maintain certifications and improve job skills.
• Performs upkeep and simple maintenance of department vehicles.
• Performs the duties of a Patrol Officer as needed.
• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment

Requirements:

• High School / GED.
• Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer
• Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Texas
• Possession of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Base
• Peace Officer’s License upon hire
• Obtain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Instructor certification within six months