Police Officer

Overview

Job Title: Police Officer

Location: LSC-System Office

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 44725

Commitment to Mission:
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs:

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

The Police Officer utilizes a specialized skill set in performing assigned duties and tasks. Responsible for general security of students and employees. Patrols campus grounds and buildings; directs traffic on campus; investigates offenses, accidents, and incidents; prepares written reports; makes arrests as necessary and assists the public. Has a valid TCOLE license and carries a firearm at all times while on duty.

• Patrols campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are properly secured
• Investigates all offenses and incidents
• Makes court appearances
• Writes a thorough and accurate report on every criminal complaint, accident, or other significant incident
• Provides assistance to all students, faculty, and visitors, and responds to calls for first aid and medical assistance
• Applies acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational process
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works under a moderate degree of supervision
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Microsoft Office and the use of software programs designed for police department use
• Remote access systems may be required
• Proficiency in the use of firearms
• Ability to communicate well
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm in emergency situations, and skilled in conflict resolution

• Subject to extended periods of intense concentration in review of crime scenes, investigations, and preparing law enforcement reports
• Ability to drive a patrol vehicle
• Subject to physical harm such as weapons and physical attacks
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, and Depth Perception); ability to detect and observe movement and activity in extremely low light situations
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods and perform strenuous physical exertion including bending, stooping, running, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling
• Ability to carry moderately heavy items as needed; work is performed primarily in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather
• Dexterity to operate equipment; extensive hand use
• May be required to physically restrain persons
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to discern sound
• Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions
• Close visual acuity to perform data and report preparation
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, including long distances or moving between sites

• Equipment used includes PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment; police equipment as specified by policy
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may be exposed to extreme weather; exposure to potentially dangerous situations and the use of firearms necessitate safety precautions; requires weekend duty and shift work

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic TCOLE peace officer license
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record meeting System criteria
• Successful completion of a physical agility assessment (rowing 500 meters in 2 minutes 17 seconds, followed by six consecutive trigger…