Police Recruiter

Police Recruiter

Salary

$47,505.27 - $56,553.88 Annually

Location

Police Department - 777 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2600322

Department

Police Staff Support Services

Division

Police Staff Support Services

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $47,505.26/annual minimum - $56,553.88/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

Public safety is the number one priority of the Mesquite City Council. The Police Recruiter executes the department's talent acquisition, strategic sourcing, and brand marketing initiatives to attract highly qualified, diverse candidates for beginning Public Safety personnel (Sworn Officers, Police Dispatchers, Detention Officers, and Professional Staff). This position is community-accountable and serves as the primary, professional brand ambassador for the Mesquite Police Department.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Police Staff Support Deputy Chief or his designate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Must be creative to develop and implement all types of presentations using Microsoft Office; and Graphic Skill in computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.).
• Build and foster strong working relationships with qualified candidates with regards to recruiting individuals to take civil service tests.
• Assist the Police Staff Support in developing unique and creative recruiting and marketing ideas to increase the number of applicants agreeing to test for the Police Officer, Police Dispatcher and Detention Officer positions.
• Design and produce electronic and print recruiting promotional materials.
• Assist applicants with completing all necessary paperwork required throughout the Police, Dispatch and Detention application and vetting processes.
• Assist in managing the advertising and marketing strategy for the police department with regard to Police, Dispatch and Detention recruitment including brochures, mailings, flyers, and online recruiting.
• Be first contact to manage applicant inquiries with regard to minimum qualifications, background requirements, police/dispatch/detention operations, career ladder opportunities, salary and benefits information, and application processes.
• Manage a Public Safety Recruiting database of all email and phone contacts with Police Officer, Police Dispatcher and Detention Officer applicants.
• Design and implement study guides and pre-test seminars to increase the number of applicants successfully passing entrance exams.
• Serve as liaison between the Mesquite Police Department, high school and college career recruiting centers. Build relationships with teachers, university professors and instructors to identify key talent and recruit to the City of Mesquite. Attend criminal justice classes for short presentations with information packets and marketing giveaways.
• Research and attend job fairs, college career fairs, solicit large- and small-scale businesses such as malls or gyms.
• Develop, manage and/or assist with a Career Day Program with all Mesquite High Schools to promote the Detention Officers, (Explorer program), Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Records Clerk Positions.
• Assist with social media, newspaper advertising with publications such as The Dallas Morning News, Mesquite Star, High School Newspapers and College Newspapers with regards to Police Officer Advertising.
• Develop email-marketing campaign by securing data and contact information from 5-state geographical area from all schools with Criminal Justice programs and military bases.
• Provide clerical support as needed by Staff Support personnel in the vetting of potential police officer, public safety dispatcher, and detention officer candidates.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain computer database records for data files.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various City facilities and to other related external business and government agencies.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design or related field of study.

(Professional level work experience may substitute for bachelor's degree requirement. One year of professional level work experience may be substituted for each year of required education, up to a maximum substitution of four years. A High School Diploma or GED is required when substituting professional level work experience for the bachelor's degree requirement.)

Adept at Public Speaking and giving presentations.

EXPERIENCE

Two to three years successful recruiting or direct response marketing.

Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter, etc.).

Preferred:

Law enforcement experience.

Familiar with Texas Civil Service knowledge.

Public sector recruiting experience.

Public sector Human Resources experience.

Ability to speak Spanish.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Identify your degree area of study for the position of Police Recruiter.

• No degree
• Business
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Graphic Design
• Related field
• Non related field

03

Indicate the number of years experience in successful recruiting or direct response marketing. PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 years to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years experience

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted of any family violence offense?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of an offense with the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you familiar with the Texas Civil Service statutes?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have public sector recruiting experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have public sector human resources experience?

• Yes
• No

11

If so, how many times in your lifetime have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not applicable
• Less than 5 times
• 5 times to less than 10 times
• 10 times to less than 15 times
• 15 times to less than 20 times
• 20 or more times

12

If yes, how long ago was the last incident you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

13

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of the grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever set a fire that could be construed as arson?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever used or tried marijuana?

• Yes
• No

17

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you used or tired marijuana?

• Not applicable
• Less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 to less than 15 times
• 15 to less than 20 times
• 20 or more times

18

If yes, please select the most recent date of marijuana use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 months to less than 12 months
• More than 1 year ago

19

Have you ever used or tried cocaine?

• Yes
• No

20

If yes, how many times in your lifetime have you used or tired cocaine?

• Not applicable
• Less than 3 times
• 3 to less than 7 times
• 7 to less than 10 times
• More than 10 times

21

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• No
• Yes

22

If yes, please select the most recent date of cocaine use?

• Not applicable
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• More than 10 years

23

Have you ever used or tried heroin?

• Yes
• No

24

Have you ever used or tried hallucinogenic drug?

• Yes
• No

25

Have you ever intentionally used or tried ecstasy?

• Yes
• No

26

Have you ever intentionally used an inhalant to become intoxicated?

• Yes
• No

27

Are you at least 18 years of age or will you be at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

28

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

29

Do you have expereince in public speaking and giving presentations?

• Yes
• No

30

Do you have experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

31

How many years of law enforcement experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years

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Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com