Police


The City of Grey Forest is accepting applications for the following:

Full Time Police Officer

The Grey Forest Police Department is currently accepting applications for Peace Officers. Peace Officers are under general supervision and are responsible for providing police protection to the citizens and businesses of the City of Grey Forest. 

  • Provides for the protection of life and property within the community and the enforcement of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
  • Conducts a variety of duties that include patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, driving emergency vehicles, and special duties and assignments .

This position is eligible for other city benefits such as sick leave, vacation, or retirement.
The City of Grey Forest is an equal opportunity employer.

Reserve Officer

The Grey Forest Police Department is currently accepting applications for Reserve Peace Officers. Reserve Peace Officers are under general supervision and are responsible for providing police protection to the citizens and businesses of the City of Grey Forest. The Reserve Peace Officer is a voluntary position with the Grey Forest Police Department. Each volunteer must be able to commit the required hours a month and attend training.

  • Provides for the protection of life and property within the community and the enforcement of local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
  • Conducts a variety of duties that include patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, driving emergency vehicles, and special duties and assignments .

This position is not eligible for other city benefits such as sick leave, vacation, or retirement.
The City of Grey Forest is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified and interested applicants must complete and submit a City of Grey Forest employment application, cover letter/letter of interest, and resume.  

Click here for the City of Grey Forest Application
Click here for the TCOLE Personal History Statement
Click here for Release of Information

Mail or email complete employment application, cover letter/letter of interest, and resume to citysecretary@greyforest-tx.gov.
City of Grey Forest
Attn: City Secretary
18502 Scenic Loop Road
Helotes, TX 78023

In case of an emergency always dial 9-1-1
 
Non emergency dispatch: (210) 335-6000
To contact the Police Department with general questions or for information
Call:(210) 695-3261 ext.3 – Office
          (210) 695-4417 – Fax
Email: chiefofpolice@greyforest-tx.gov

Chief of Police
PolicePatch1James Perdue
chiefofpolice@greyforest-tx.gov


Mission Statement

To provide unparalleled service to our community in a timely and professional manner. Insuring a safe environment to all citizens regardless of race, color, creed, sex, or age while being open to input from any and all citizens to provide community oriented policing.

Police Force

The Grey Forest Police Department is comprised of full-time Police Chief, two full time officers, one shift officer and over 50 Reserve Officers. Reserve officers that work in Grey Forest wear the same uniform, have the same training, and perform the same duties as full time Police Officers, but on a part-time volunteer basis. Currently there are over 50 officers within the department with a combined total of more than 200 years of work experience.   All officers are fully licensed peace officers dedicated to serving the city through a devotion of valuable time and effort toward a common goal: Creating a Safer Community.

Police Department Services

Community Policing

The City of Grey Forest Police Department is dedicated to working closely with our citizens to locate and identify areas of concern and to actualize solutions. Community policing is accomplished through a cooperative effort between the Grey Forest Police  

Department and our citizens to:

  • Enhance the quality of life
  • Protect the lives and property of our residents
  • Reduce the opportunity of crime
Code Compliance Complaint Form
Bumper Sticker Application

McGruff Safe Kids Program

The Grey Forest Police Department offers a Kids identification kit which includes a personal record card with child-safe fingerprint ink and includes engaging, interactive personal safety tips for parents and children. The guidebook is proven to help kids learn how to be safe on the streets and online.

Out of Town Program

The Grey Forest Police Department encourages citizens to fill out a form when they are going to be away from their residence for any extended period. Officers with the department will check the location during their patrol shift.

You may download the form by clicking the link below or stop by City Hall.  After filling out the form, drop it by City Hall to the City Secretary or put it in the drop box at City Hall and it will be picked up the following business day.
Out of Town Information Form

Provide Crime Safety Tips

  • Preventing Vehicle Burglaries
  • Home Security Tips
  • Operation ID (Labeling personal items with your personal identifying number using an engraver loaned by the  Grey Forest Police Department).
Racial Profiling Form
Contact the Police Department for more information