Police Officer Reserve

Job Summary

The 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.

• Patrol assigned geographical areas and enforce 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.
• Complete rescue functions by directing traffic; administering first aid; assisting victims; and assisting with evacuations.
• Investigate accidents by interviewing witnesses; clearing vehicles and debris from roadways; completing reports; and assisting other departments as necessary.
• Prevent crime by meeting with the public; discussing crime topics and prevention techniques; enforcing speed limits; and writing citations to violators.
• Respond to calls, disturbances, or crime scenes and complete 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.
• Complete follow‑up activities by submitting reports; testifying in court; serving warrants; transferring prisoners; and assisting in special investigations and crime prevention activities.
• Transport prisoners from the DeSoto Regional Jail to Dallas County Jail two to four times a week beginning at 6 a.m. for approximately four hours each time.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• Minimum education required for TCOLE certification.
• Five years of experience as a police officer.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal statutes, law enforcement rules, and the court system.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, including databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards and policies.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co‑workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.

There are no benefits available for this position.