Police Officer - December 5, 2025

Police Officer

The City of Mesquite is hiring for a Police Officer position. The listing closes on December 2, 2025, at 4 : 00 PM Central Time (US & Canada). The salary range is $77,548.43 to $103,922.31 annually. The job is located in Mesquite, TX, and is a full-time position.

The Police Officer Entrance Examination will be held on December 5, 2025. The check-in time for the Civil Service Exam is 2 : 30 PM (CST), followed by the Physical Agility Test at 2 : 45 PM (CST) and the exam start time at 3 : 00 PM (CST). The exam will take place at Mesquite City Hall, Training Rooms A & B, 757 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149.

Candidates who pass the minimum qualifications and supplemental questions on the online application will receive further instructions and exam seat confirmation via email from the Human Resources Department. Candidates with prior military service must submit a DD214 member 4 copy. 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 will receive extra points.

After the Civil Service exam, candidates with a passing grade of 70 or above will participate in a physical agility test on December 5, 2025. Information regarding this test can be found at Physical Agility iwanttobeacop.net . Official college transcripts in a sealed envelope from the college or university will be required at a later date for candidates who have passed both the written and physical agility exams.

To perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the law enforcement and crime prevention functions; to perform investigative work and other special assignments; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant.

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Adhere 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, intoxilizer 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.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below that have been established by State of Texas, Chapter 143, Police and Fire Civil Service Regulations.

• Candidates must be not less than 21 years of age at the next scheduled Academy start date (April 6, 2026).
• Lateral candidates must be not less than 21 years of age.
• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen (under the provisions of State Civil Service Law).
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Candidates must either :

Candidates will be expected to participate in and pass a qualifying physical ability and medical examination, including drug testing.

The following will be disqualifying :

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.