Community Services Officer

Job Opening:
Community Service Officer‑City of Ingleside, TX

The City of Ingleside is seeking a dedicated Community Service Officer to serve as a vital link between the community and the Police Department.

This role involves:

• Developing and promoting social projects and crime prevention programs.
• Providing public education through social media and in‑person sessions.
• Serving as a liaison to foster trust and transparency between residents and law enforcement.

This is an intermediate‑level protective service position under the supervision of the Chief of Police or a designated representative.

$60,985.60 – $77,854.40 (Based on experience, certifications, and education)

• 100% employer‑paid (health, dental, life, disability).
• 75% employer‑paid for dependents.

• 8% employee contribution (pre‑tax).
• 2:1 City match.
• Vesting after 5 years.

• Age 60 with 5+ years of service.
• Any age with 20+ years of service.
• Supplemental death benefits included.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a drug screening, physical exam, and background check.

• 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 makes 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.
• Completes assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment.

• Work is performed under direction of the Chief of Police.
• Moderate Supervision.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education – High School / GED

Experience – Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer.

License or Certificate – Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position. Valid Driver’s License in the State of Texas.

Special Requirements – 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.

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
• General knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings.
• General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in using firearms and operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports.
• Ability to deal courteously, but firmly, with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, legal representatives, public safety personnel, and the public.

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be…