Public Campus Officer

Midlothian, TX
Midlothian Police Department

Salary: $56,858.88 – $82,445.38 Annually

Closing Date: 5/16/2025

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide security essential to the operations of the City by ensuring a safe and orderly environment. This is accomplished by identifying and apprehending criminal violators; controlling and maintaining public order and safety; and promoting professionalism and collaboration with city staff and patrons.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to dispatched calls for all types of police services including motor vehicle crashes, assaults, domestic disturbances, thefts and other criminal or civil complaints; first responder to terrorist attack, man-made and natural disasters. May assist with traffic accidents occurring on the public parking area and streets surrounding their assigned facility; issues citations and testifies in legal proceedings; conducts investigations of criminal offenses at their assigned facility; participates and provides accurate reports/testimony in internal investigations; searches for missing persons; and attends to all public safety incidents.
  • Enforces state laws and municipal ordinances by using appropriate force while adhering to departmental policies and safety protocols, and subduing, detaining, or making arrests using appropriate force.
  • Ensures the safety and security of patrons and staff at all times by conducting regular security foot patrols in and around their assigned facility, including parking lots; monitoring for suspicious activities and public safety incidents; identifying and deterring criminal activity and public safety hazards; and enforcing security protocols. This includes providing a high level of law enforcement visibility to deter crime and provide a sense of security, intervening and mediating in crisis situations and all types of disputes, and referring patrons with non-law enforcement problems to appropriate social service agencies.
  • Provide security for Council and other Committee Meetings occurring at the Midlothian City Hall.
  • Communicates effectively over law enforcement radio channels while responding to calls for service, often under stressful conditions.
  • Communicates with appropriate personnel, including other officers, detectives, and district attorney’s office, regarding cases.
  • Executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest when necessary to prevent violence within and around the general area of their assigned facility.
  • Prepares detailed reports documenting arrests or offenses, security incidents, and other activities as required.
  • Aids City staff and patrons by providing guidance/directions to patrons and security for their assigned facility, while fostering a service-oriented approach to law enforcement.
  • Provides premier customer service to patrons by acting and responding in a positive, timely, effective, safe and professional manner.
  • Oversees and operates applicable security systems, including surveillance and building access systems.
  • Receives various packages and deliveries in coordination with the Administration Department.
  • May assist with special projects and performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required.
  • If served in the U.S. military: must have been honorably discharged and will be required to provide DD-214.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Three (3) years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer in a similar role or as a patrol officer.
  • Must successfully complete all required training.
  • Must be able to work during inclement weather, be available for call back, and irregular work hours including rotating shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet department standards.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer Certification is required and must be maintained throughout employment.