Police Officer Reserve

Job TitleThis position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto L- We lift up our community O- We take ownership of our collective performance V- We value and respect all employees E- We empower employees to growThe purpose of the position is to supplement the ongoing activities of the department and to enforce federal, state and local laws and provide protection to citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents; patrolling geographical limits; responding to crime scenes; processing information; preparing reports; and identifying, restraining and transporting suspects. Additional duties include answering questions from the public; testifying in court; assisting other officers and departments; educating the public; and responding to disasters and emergencies.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned geographical areas and enforces laws and regulations by observing areas; responding to calls; enforcing traffic laws; issuing citations; conducting security checks and surveillance; gathering information from the public or callers; interviewing callers; and making arrests.Completes rescue functions by directing traffic; administering first aid; assisting victims; and assisting with evacuations.Investigates accidents by interviews witnesses; clearing vehicles and debris from roadways; completing reports; and assisting other departments as necessary.Prevents crime by meeting with the public; discussing crime topics and prevention techniques; enforcing speed limits; and writing citations to violators.Responds to calls, disturbances, or crime scenes and completes processes by documenting incidents; mediating disputes; advising witnesses of rights; interviewing witnesses; gathering evidence; preserving crime scenes; arresting, transporting and booking prisoners; completing reports; compiling statistics; and gathering information for further investigations.Completes follow up activities by submitting reports; testifying in court; serving warrants; transferring prisoners; and assisting in special investigations and crime prevention activities.Prisoner transport from the DeSoto Regional Jail to Dallas County Jail two to four times a week beginning at 6 a.m. for approximately 4 hours each time;Performs other assigned dutiesQualificationsMinimum Education as required for TCOLE CertificationFive Years of experience as a police officerSupplemental InformationKnowledge of the local, state and federal statutes, law enforcement rules, and the court systemSkill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft productsAbility to analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards and policiesAbility to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officialsBenefitsThere are no benefits available for this position.