Public Service Professional

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks supporting Police Department functions. Duties may be assigned in Operations or Technical Services. The role supports radio alarms and equipment, alarm permits, police impound records, Crime Prevention Deployment Vehicles, fleet and inventory coordination, evidence collection and processing, crime reporting, motorist assistance, and traffic direction. General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant or Lieutenant. The work schedule varies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Maintain and deploy the Department’s radio alarms and Crime Prevention Deployment Vehicles and equipment.
Respond to scenes for non-enforcement, non-investigative fact-finding and data and evidence collection.
Direct traffic; respond to minor motor vehicle accidents and assist with the exchange of driver information.
Operate ¾-ton trucks and pull and back assorted trailers.
Assist stranded motorists by changing tires, jump-starting batteries, and unlocking cars; patrol assigned areas for motorists needing assistance.
Enforce parking regulations and respond to minor calls for service, completing reports for crimes that are not in progress.
Collect and monitor police alarm permits, maintain permit records in a database, investigate discrepancies, and issue citations when necessary.
Inventory, inspect, and maintain records for police department wrecker services.
Collect, maintain, categorize, and organize property and evidence for storage or destruction, including CCTV video and picture evidence; maintain detailed records.
Handle money, drugs, and firearms for evidence and destruction purposes.
Recommend effective placement of police Crime Prevention vehicles.
Work with the City's wireless camera system, including monitoring cameras, troubleshooting and installing or maintaining cameras and associated radio equipment.
Categorize, select, and copy videos and pictures from department car and body-worn camera systems.
Complete background checks of city and wrecker employees.
Obtain child safety seat installation certification.
Assist with jail operations as needed.
Answer and direct public inquiries in person or by phone.
Prepare daily impound reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.