Public Safety Officer

Salary : $76,667.50 - $139,035.00 Annually Location : Highland Park, TX Job Type: Full Time Department: Department of Public Safety Division: DPS Operations Opening Date: 02/16/2026 Closing Date: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Central DescriptionTo learn more about the hiring process, visit the to view the PSO Fact Sheet. Patrols the Town of Highland Park in order to enforce all Town ordinances and state and federal laws. Drives emergency vehicles, performs fire fighting duties, and provides emergency medical treatment to the sick or injured. The hiring process will consist of a fitness test (1.5mile run, 500m row sprint, and plank), a written test (POST), candidate physical agility test (CPAT), an oral board interview, a Chief's interview, and a TCOLE/TCFP background investigation (including polygraph, psychological, and physical exams). The passing requirements and test dates will be sent following receipt of an application for employment. Examples of Duties The duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment to the position. Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation of accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding a course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance. Monitors compliance with Federal, State, County, and Town laws and ordinances; Patrols Town streets, parks, and commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations, and otherwise serve and protect. Responds to all radio calls and investigate accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses, and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and render assistance at the scene of vehicular accidents. Summons medical, fire, and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements, and photographs, and draws diagrams of scenes. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shifts. Seeks out and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects. Develops leads and tips. Searches the scene of crimes for clues. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Gives testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's vehicle inventory/trip sheet, field interrogation report, vehicle impoundment form, call sheet dispositions, accident reports, arrest reports, offense reports, etc. Undertakes community-oriented Public Safety work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, home security checks, traffic safety, etc. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics, and station tours. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the Town limits, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities. Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities. Coordinates activities with other officers or other Town departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the Town Attorney regarding cases, policies, and procedures, as needed and assigned. Maintains contact with Public Safety supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about Department activities. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around the station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs, and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment. Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks. Participates in Public Safety drills, and maintains required certifications via in-house and off-premises training in police, firefighting, emergency medical activities, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Operates radio and other communication equipment. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Performs salvage operations at a fire scene such as sweeping water and removing debris. Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Ability to read and review such items as professional journals and publications, legislative data, and interpret ordinances, state laws, reports, and updates regarding criminal activity. Must be able to compute formulas for determining water pressure and dosages for injections. Ability to write or complete a variety of written reports and memos which may be used in a court of law. The employees will write citations. Skill in the operation of various fire and emergency equipment such as communications and dispatch systems, as well as computers. The employee must be able to successfully pass all phases of departmental physical fitness standards, as defined by the departmental policies and procedures manual, on a quarterly basis. Minimum Standards for Employment (A) United States Citizen; (B) Minimum 21 years of age (C) Valid driver's license; (D) Have obtained from a certified university: 1. Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR, 2. 60 semester credit hours AND either 4 years of combined paid experience in police, fire, or EMS or 4 years of active duty military; (E) Visual acuity of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20; (F) Normal color vision and normal hearing in each ear; (G) No felony convictions; (H) No Misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence or moral turpitude (any applicant under current charge or indictment for any criminal offense, other than a traffic violation, is not acceptable); (I) No recent use of narcotics, drugs, or controlled substances; (J) No DWI or DUID convictions within the past 10 years. Supplemental Information TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED The following is a list of tools and equipment used by public safety officers: Public Safety vehicle, emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, computer equipment, first aid equipment, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), radio, radar gun, handgun, shotgun, ASP baton, all other weapons and protective equipment required. Handcuffs, OC spray, portable breath testing equipment, thermal imaging equipment, bank robbery tracking system, digital photography equipment, fingerprinting equipment, hand tools, ladders, saws, hydraulic tools, fans, lights, and other tools deemed necessary. The Town of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. 01 Are you a US citizen? Yes No 02 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? Yes No 04 Do you have a visual acuity of at least 20/100, correctable to 20/20? Yes No 05 Do you have passable color vision? Yes No 06 Do you have normal hearing in each ear? Yes No 07 What best describes your level of education? No College Less Than 60 Semester Hours More Than 60 Semester Hours; No Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 08 Do you have four years of full-time experience as a peace officer, firefighter, paramedic, or active military? Yes No 09 In which of the areas listed do you have at least four years of full-time experience? Peace Officer Firefighter Paramedic Active Military None 10 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 11 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence or a crime of moral turpitude? Yes No 12 Are you currently under charge or indictment for any criminal offense other than a traffic violation? Yes No 13 Have you been convicted of a DWI or DUI within the past 10 years? Yes No 14 Have you been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or higher in the last 10 years? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04