Police Officer

Kilgore, TX
Kilgore College Police Department

Salary: $59,963

Position Summary:

Kilgore College Police Department is a fully licensed law enforcement agency within the State of Texas. Police Officers are part of the Kilgore College Police Department and report to the Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

  • Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all college personnel, students and visitors as well as all college property.
  • Specific duties include, but are not limited to, patrolling the college and surrounding area; conducting investigations.
  • Completing offense/incident reports; responding to requests for assistance; maintaining activity logs; testifying in court, when requested; developing and maintaining good working relationships with area law enforcement agencies; and enforcing college rules, regulations, city ordinances, and state and federal laws.
  • Work hours will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Requirements:

  • Be eligible to work in the United States;
  • Be at least 21 years of age;
  • Possess a driving record that meets KCPD standards;
  • Possess or have the ability to possess a Texas driver’s license;
  • Be of good moral character and have a stable school, work and driving record; not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions;
  • Hold an active Texas Peace Officer license and meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer at the time of employment.
  • A qualified candidate will also possess good written and oral communication skills; and be able to interact with the community in a positive manner.
  • Preference will also be given to candidates that possess a Master Peace Officer’s License, TCOLE Certified Instructor, TCOLE Certified Firearms Instructor, ALERRT Instructor certification or any other specialized background that will assist in the training of officers and probationary officers.