Police Officer Job Houston area,Texas USA,Security

Our Lady of the Lake University - Job Posting:
Police Officer

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions. OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non‑traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master’s programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the police sergeant, the police officer’s main function is to prevent and suppress criminal activity and to ensure a safe and secure learning environment on campus. In addition, the police officer enforces governmental laws and regulations as well as university policies and procedures; performs police, traffic, crime prevention, and other duties. The police officer is responsible for safeguarding all university assets, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, investigating vehicle accidents and enforcing Federal, state, and local laws as well as university regulations and policies.

Performance

Metrics:

Patrol Effectiveness and Visibility
- Metric:
  Completes assigned foot, bike, and vehicular patrols across designated campus areas with higher visibility and proactive engagement.
Incident Response and Report Accuracy
- Metric:
  Responds to calls for service, including medical, criminal, and traffic incidents, in a timely, professional manner and produces accurate and complete documentation.
Policy Compliance and Community Service
- Metric:
  Demonstrates knowledge and consistent enforcement of university policies, laws, and ordinances while maintaining a service-oriented approach with students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions:

Assist as a panel member during interview boards.

Assist the university community and visitors by providing general information.

Conduct courtesy services such as battery jump‑starts, opening locked vehicles, and airing tires.

Conduct patrol on Our Lady of the Lake Convent, McCollough and Regen Hall.

Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and University regulations and policies.

Investigate traffic accidents and criminal offenses and prepare investigation and special reports.

Make arrests and appear in court as required.

Monitor and provide traffic and parking enforcement.

Monitor external grounds lighting and generate work orders for light replacement when needed.

Open and close buildings, and turn lights on and off as needed.

Prevent and suppress crime by being highly visible and by performing aggressive and continuous foot, bike and vehicular patrol.

Provide escorts on campus when directed.

Provide security surveillance of university facilities.

Respond and assist with all emergency detentions.

Respond to all medical emergencies and must be First Aid/CPR and AED certified.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both office and field settings on a rotating shift schedule in all weather conditions.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Patrol vehicle, police radio, handgun, less‑than‑lethal weapons as required, handcuffs, first aid equipment, and personal computer including word processing software.

Requirements:
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a police officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, run, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The police officer may be required to carry, drag, or…


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