Police Officer, Campus Police
Salary: $24.15 Hourly
Position Summary:
The overall purpose of this position is to protect and serve all individuals within our campus community. Our campus Police Officers will enforce the laws of the State of Texas, as well as adhere to the College’s policies and guidelines, fostering a secure and supportive educational environment. This position reports to the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police and exercises no supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Pertinent Federal, State, and college laws, rules, and regulations;
- Principles, practices, and procedures of campus security;
- Principles, practices, and police procedures of safety and crime prevention;
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;
- Criminal and traffic violation investigation techniques and procedures;
- First Aid;
- Radio and cellular telephone equipment; weapons used in the course of police work;
- Communicating effectively and calmly to the public and others encountered during the course of work;
- Use of technology such as computers, cell phone, and radios;
- Maintaining and proficient use of a hand gun, and additional weapons;
- Be in, and maintain good physical condition, including the ability to stand, sit, walk, and run;
- Walk the campus in all types of weather and climb stairs in and outside of buildings;
- Use a computer to log reports as needed;
- Assist with criminal and traffic violation investigations;
- Recognize and take corrective measures to provide protection;
- Cooperate with area law enforcement agencies;
- Administer basic first aid;
- Assemble information and write incident reports;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Make appropriate decisions under stress;
- Decide the appropriate use of force;
- Carry out duties with integrity.
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include related certification or practical training
- Experience: Two years’ of increasingly responsible experience in police operations. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- License or Certificate: A current Texas Peace Officer license required; Possession of, or ability to obtain a First-aid Certificate and a CPR Certification; Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under college automobile policy with an ability to maintain insurability.