Police Officer

Temple, TX
Temple College

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Campus Chief of Police the incumbent enforces local, state, and federal laws and ensures compliance with College policies. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents crimes/incidents, documents and preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony. May be assigned to any shift. May perform campus patrol or serve in the capacity as substation officer, Safety and Security officer, or crime prevention officer

Essential Functions:

  • Issue citations and respond to calls for service including student, staff or College emergencies or developing critical situations.
  • Arrest, restrain, transport, book subjects, gather and seize evidence, and perform all duties of a licensed police officer within the context of a College environment.
  • Assist students, faculty, and other campus visitors with questions, directions, opening buildings and classrooms, and various other activities.
  • Patrol College property, in a golf cart, patrol vehicle or on foot, to provide security to staff, faculty, students and visitors.
  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.
  • Render first aid at accidents; takes and writes incident/accident reports, including those of missing/stolen property and criminal activity.
  • Conduct accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports.
  • Provide public assistance requested by students and staff.
  • Provide building security, including locking and unlocking doors.
  • Operate assigned College equipment and vehicles.
  • Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony.
  • Write and file daily activity report with superior officer.
  • May serve in the capacity of substation officer, Safety and Security officer, or crime prevention officer.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency and two (2) years of directly related work experience specific to the duties and responsibilities described, OR,
  • Associate’s degree and one (1) year of directly related work experience specific to the duties and responsibilities described.
  • Current (or soon to be current) Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Officer Certification.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Advanced or Master Peace Officer License, bi-lingual.