Police Officer (LEVEL II, III, or IV)

Salary:

• Level II – $58,000.00;
• Level III – $61,000.00;
• Level IV – $64,000.00

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to patrol campus property in order to provide a safe and secure learning and working environment. The position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property, including buildings, equipment and land.

Essential Functions:

• Uniform Patrol: Patrol campus property by vehicle or on foot to prevent and identify criminal activity while ensuring the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors.
• Respond to Emergencies: Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations by assessing the scene, ensuring public safety, coordinating with other emergency services, and following established protocols to manage and resolve incidents.
• Law enforcement: Enforce state and federal laws, local ordinances, and college rules and regulations pertaining to students, employees, and visitors through patrol, investigation, emergency response, and community education to ensure a safe and secure campus environment.
• Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations by securing incident scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings according with legal standards and departmental procedures.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree and four (4) years of related experience in law enforcement OR
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and two (2) years of related experience in law enforcement

Preferred Requirements:

• Sixty (60) earned hours from an accredited college or university OR
• Intermediate Peace Officer’s Certification or higher from TCOLE.