Police Officer Trainee

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D02-Hourly

$26.16 Hourly

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Staff All positions are considered on-site roles. After six monthsof employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for ahybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) requireon-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching online classes, in accordance with state law.

Police officer trainee is a full-time, non-sworn, temporary classification intended to prepare individuals to become sworn police officers. This position, under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement dutiesand attends a formalized education program in preparation foret employment as a police officer.

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices,procedures, and investigative techniques, as well as having knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes and procedures or the aptitude to learn criminal justice principles.
• General knowledge of firearms handling and other law enforcement equipment, as well as being able to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking todefine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and coherent conclusions.
• Requires the ability to understand and respond to critical situations and establish methods to resolve such situations.
• Able to prepare clear and concise reports; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact and firmness when in contact with the general public.
• Able to maintain high standards while exercising dutiesandresponsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals contacted in the course of duty and work within the law enforcement structure.
• Able to maintain high standards of ethics and confidentiality inthe course of preforming job duties.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, toexplain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities inthe technical, human, and conceptual areas.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with individuals within the Dallas College community network.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations.
• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity ofthe critical infrastructure of Dallas College

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various itemsof office related equipment, such as, but not limited to,computers, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some crawling,reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, bending, and pulling. Physical capability to run, walk, and climb over rough and unfamiliar terrain, fences, and other obstacles for extended periods of time. Operate motor vehicle for long periods of time.

Control person resisting arrests; to move a disabled or combative individual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Must be able to wear a standard issued duty beltwith all applicable equipment.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 30 college hours froman accredited institution or two (2) years active military service.
• Psychological testing, freedom from drug dependency testing, anda physical (medical) will be conducted as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to works various shifts, as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Assigned to various campuses/locations throughout the Dallas College Police Department.

• Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcement course as prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE) and associated field training within one year of employment.
• Must have a current and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Official transcripts and licenses will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

• Upon completion of police academy, patrol's campus/location either on foot or in an official vehicle to answer complaint calls,investigate disturbances, accidents and/or criminal activity.
• Prepares files and records associated with a variety of investigations, as well as testifying in a court of law, if applicable.
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology.
• Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions, on time andas directed. Develops and…