Part Time Public Safety Officer; TCOLE

Position: Part Time Public Safety Officer (with TCOLE)
General Description

Position available on the WCJC Bay City Campus beginning in late July 2026.

Under the direction of the Director of Security and Public Safety, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for the safety and security of persons including College employees, students, guest of/and visitors to the campus; the protection of College property, including buildings, grounds, equipment, and other assets of the college. The Public Safety Officer will provide assistance in emergency situations or conditions, and take action appropriate to the crisis situation within legal limits of the department's authority.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. This position requires a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License (TCOLE) and one year of security, law enforcement, or related work experience. This position requires the applicant to be at least 21 years old and have no felony criminal convictions. A Texas Driver License and insurable driving record is required. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Resume outlining relevant work experience

2) Copy of valid Texas Driver License

3) Copy of TCOLE Report showing current license

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.

Teachers Retirement System (TRS)

Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.)

Social Security

Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but irement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration.

403b Tax Sheltered Annuity

The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans.

Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at extension 6376.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

* Yes

* No

02

Do you have a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License (TCOLE)?

* Yes

* No

03

Do you have one year of security, law enforcement, or related work experience?

* Yes

* No

04

Do you have a valid Texas Driver License

* Yes

* No

05

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

* Yes

* No

06

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
Resume outlining relevant experience, a copy of a valid Texas Driver License, and a copy of TCOLE Report showing current license. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

* Yes

* No

07

I have verified that the following attachments have been successfully uploaded to my WCJC online application:

* Resume

* Copy of valid Driver License

* TCOLE Report showing current license

Required Question

Employer Wharton County Junior College

Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206

Wharton, Texas, 77488

Phone

Website http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).