Job Description
Join the City of Houston's elite Public Safety team as a Weekend Public Safety Officer. This critical role ensures community safety during high-traffic weekend hours while maintaining our city's world-class emergency response standards. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment offering unparalleled growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
Why Choose Us? Houston offers competitive salaries, robust retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and a commitment to work-life balance through our weekend-only shift structure. Be part of an organization that values public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned city zones during weekend shifts (Friday-Sunday) to ensure public safety
- Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents with professional crisis management
- Conduct thorough investigations and documentation of incidents per city protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency partners including HPD and Houston Fire Department
- Implement community outreach programs during weekend events and high-traffic areas
- Maintain detailed incident reports and digital evidence using city systems
- Participate in specialized weekend training drills and scenario simulations
Qualifications
- Texas Peace Officer License (TCLEOSE certification) or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Minimum 2 years law enforcement or public safety experience
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with clean driving record
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Proficiency in digital reporting systems and emergency response software
- Strong communication skills with ability to de-escalate high-stress situations
- U.S. citizenship and clean background check