Public Service Officer

The City of Tomball Police Department is accepting applications for Public Service Officer. This position will fingerprint and process jail inmates. The PSO will process bonds, feed inmates and process inmates for transfer and transport. This position will also learn basic police report writing, dispatching and perform other support functions within the department, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Booking, housing, and releasing prisoners into and from the jail.
• Provide security checks, maintain a jail logbook and check on the welfare of the prisoners.
• Prepare incident reports that do not require a patrol officer filed response.
• Schedule and implement specialty community-based projects.
• Responsible for prisoner needs including feeding.
• Daily notification and assistance of the judge on all Class "C" offenses.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections of jail facility.
• Assist all divisions within the department when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in law enforcement or criminal justice student preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record
• Must pass physical examination and physical fitness test consisting of a row on a Concept 2 rowing machine.
• Must successfully pass psychological testing, polygraph, thorough background investigation and oral review board.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and random drug screening.

SALARY:

Hiring range - $43,909 - $46,114 ($21.11 - $22.17)

Salary range - $43,909 - $65,853

**Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**

CLOSING DATE:

May 3, 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.

Entry level testing will be administered Saturday, May 11, 2024. See testing announcement for full details.

Written Exam & Physical Fitness Testing

Saturday, May 11, 2024

8:00 AM

Location: Tomball Police Department

400 Fannin

Tomball, TX 77375

Physical fitness testing consists of a 500 meter, a 4 minute or a 2000 meter row on a Concept 2 rowing machine. A score of 70% is considered passing. Please refer to the rowing charts on the website for the time requirements for 500 meters and the distance requirements for the 4 minute row. For information on the 2000 meter row please visit

Prior to submitting an application review minimum qualifications on both the position posting as well as the physical agility testing requirements. Please refrain from submitting an application at this time if you are unable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates must be inside the testing site at exactly 8:00 AM and will be required to show proof of identification, preferably by Texas Drivers License, upon entering the testing facility. Candidates are not to bring any property with them. (no cellular phone, pager, PDA, weapons, paper, notebooks) Testing administrators will provide all pens, pencils and note taking materials. You must have an application on file with City of Tomball Human Resources in order to be eligible to participate in the testing.

Be prepared to test for approximately 2-3 hours

Please contact Sergeant Keith Ferguson for any questions at kferguson@tomballtx.gov or @ 281-290-1360

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.