Police Officer

Midland, TX
Midland College

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors and for the protection of College property.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the assigned area by foot, bicycle, or police vehicle to preserve the peace, enforce laws, prevent and detect crime, and respond to complaints.
  • Answers calls regarding service, accidents, disturbances, crime, distress, or illness.
  • Provides information, assistance, and service to students, staff, and the public.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, causes and results of accidents, and completes required reports.
  • Collects and preserves physical evidence, protects crime scene, and reports and records all facts of the incident.
  • Controls and directs traffic to enforce College parking rules and regulations.
  • Mediates and resolves conflicts involving students, department personnel, and community members.
  • Provides escort services as needed and assists state, county, and city law enforcement authorities as requested.
  • Conducts crime prevention programs and presentations for faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community.
  • Testifies at administrative hearings and in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions of individuals for a case.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Licensed as a Peace Officer in Texas and have required in-service training hours to be licensed as a Basic Peace Officer (or above) from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
  • Some law enforcement experience.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of police traffic RADAR operation.
  • Must have working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and Texas Transportation Code.
  • During a 13 week probationary period, must successfully complete the department’s entire Field Training Program.
  • Complete bi-annual 40 hours of Texas Peace Officer in-service training.
  • Able to successfully pass the department daytime, low-light firearms, and basic patrol rifle course on an annual basis.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy.

Preferred Requirements:

  • College/university campus law enforcement.