Police Officer

Position Summary:

Wayland Baptist University seeks a person with a Christian, faith-based belief system, who is committed to an institution that maintains a Christ-centered approach to service and education. The Police Officer continually patrols the university campus and buildings, enforcing federal, state, and local laws, ensuring the safety of the community and public.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces state and federal laws, along with university policies; enforces traffic laws, conducting traffic stops and issues citations and violations as appropriate.
• Patrols assigned areas to protect persons and property; performs building checks, and performs extensive foot patrols indoors and outdoors.
• Detects and solves crimes; makes arrests, collects evidence, writes reports, and testifies in court when necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Assists students, faculty, and staff with questions and problems
• Deters criminal activity by being very visible and active.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• 3 years of experience, 5 years preferred in a Texas law enforcement agency.
• Knowledge of the mission, vision, and core values of the WBU Police Department.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of university policies.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license. Police Officer certification is required.
• TCOLE License