Sergeant Police

Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County Sheriff College

Salary: $64,770

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Police Chief, the Police Sergeant is responsible for performing police patrols, investigations, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Trains officers on the policies and procedures specific to a department or campus; assists officers in selecting and requesting training courses
  • Works on assigned, rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigations, rendering first aid, and arrests persons involved in crimes or misconduct; carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and local laws or ordinances, and College District policies and procedures
  • Investigates criminal law violations occurring within the College limits, obtaining evidence, compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities
  • Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent; responds to emergency radio calls and requests ambulances and other law enforcement or emergency agencies when necessary
  • Prepares a variety of reports and records including those related to daily logs, investigations, field procedures, evidence, and traffic incidents
  • Contacts municipal law enforcement agencies who have concurrent jurisdiction to exchange information, file charges, and transfer custody of suspects when necessary
  • Undertakes community-oriented police work, maintaining contact with the general public, court officials, and other College officials
  • Maintains contact with supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about department activities; Coordinates activities with supervisors or other departments as needed and obtains guidance from College administration regarding cases, policies, and procedures
  • Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, facilities, firearms, and vehicles

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years old
  • United States citizen or per 88th leg., R.S., Ch. 1049 (S.B. 252) Sec. 3, a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States who:
    • Is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least 2 two years of service before before discharge; and
    • Presents evidence satisfactory to the commission (TCOLE) that the person has applied for United States citizenship
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
  • Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Employment is contingent upon a candidate’s successful criminal background investigation results that provide no evidence of
  • Felony convictions
  • Class B misdemeanor convictions or court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offences above the grade of class B within the last ten (10) years
  • Convictions, probations, or deferred dispositions for family violence
  • DWI/DUI convictions within the last ten (10) years

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Management, or related field
  • Experience working in a campus police department
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