Police Officer

Alpine, TX
Sul Ross State University

Salary: $48,750.00.

Essential Functions:

  • A responsible position involving the safeguarding of human lives and property.
  • Involves the regular patrolling of the campus and requires mature judgment under conditions of stress.
  • Must be emotionally stable; honest; capable of functioning intelligently in a variety of situations; be able to communicate and act effectively; endure physical and verbal abuse and exhibit a balanced perspective.
  • Shall patrol all University owned property.
  • Prevent criminal acts and civil disturbances.
  • To arrest and/or refer to appropriate University officials those engaged in such activities.
  • Patrol assigned areas of the campus both on foot and in an automobile.
  • Advise, direct and give information to the general public.
  • Respond to and handle emergency calls involving a wide variety of situations;
  • Enforce State and Federal laws where applicable as well as published University Regulations.
  • Make arrests with and without warrants.
  • Conduct searches and seizures after establishing probable cause or obtaining proper warrants from a magistrate.
  • Investigate complaints from students, faculty, and staff and make preliminary investigations of crimes.
  • Conduct preliminary initial interrogation and interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects.
  • Make necessary reports and records in writing.
  • Initiate preliminary investigation of all criminal acts within the jurisdiction of the University.
  • Report all matters observed regarding safety and welfare of those on State property.
  • Safeguard property.
  • Collect, preserve, and maintain chains of custody of evidence.
  • Testify in courts; regulate and control traffic.
  • Investigate all traffic accidents, to include preparation of reports.
  • Enforce violations of moving and parking regulations and provide University services on a call basis.
  • Cooperate with other police units and agencies.
  • Operate and maintain departmental and personal equipment.
  • Perform miscellaneous duties and services as requested or assigned by superior officers.
  • This position may expect irregular working hours and days off; may be required to work during night hours, weekends, and rotating shifts; exposure to inclement and extreme weather conditions.
  • Involves a degree of hazards and various other physical difficulties including stairs; steep inclines and livestock; position is Security Sensitive.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have met requirements of basic peace officer certification as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
  • Good interpersonal skills and report writing ability.
  • Valid driver’s license with driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Thirty or more semester college hours.
  • Understanding of school-based environment; one to two years law enforcement related experience.
  • One to two years law enforcement related experience.