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Police Officer Entrance Exam

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $73,595–$94,794/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: DeSoto, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

Job Description

Police Officer Entrance Exam Job Type:

Full Time DeSoto, TX DeSoto Police Department Salary:

$73,594.77 - $94,793.67

Annually Closing Date:

9/25/2026

Position Summary:

The purpose of the position is to enforce federal, state and local laws and provide protection to citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents to investigate and enforce violations; patrolling geographical limits; responding to crime scenes; processing information; 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 preparing and maintaining reports and logs.

Essential Functions:

Patrols assigned geographical areas and enforces laws and regulations by observing areas; responding to calls; enforcing traffic laws; issuing citations; conducting security checks; gathering information from the public or callers; processing crime scenes; interviewing callers; and making arrests. 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; interviewing witnesses; gathering evidence; preserving crime scenes; arresting 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; attending community meetings; and assisting in special investigations and crime prevention duties.

Requirements:

High School graduation or GED (those with GED Certification must also have completed 12 college hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale) OR 24 months minimum of active duty military with an Honorable Discharge https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desototx/jobs/5464640/police-officer-entrance-exam Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam