Police Officer

Department: Department of Public Safety

General Statement of Job

The Police Officer is responsible for performing specialized police services involving college regulation enforcement, traffic control, accident investigation, and enforcement of city ordinances and Texas state law on college property and in college facilities. Ensures the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the college campuses is upheld. Enforces traffic and criminal laws of the State of Texas and any rules and policies of the college by conducting patrols by vehicle and on foot.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Patrols college facilities and property on foot and by motor vehicle; issues citations, secures doors, and other entrances and exits to the grounds and facilities.
• Answers calls and complaints and provides assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Investigates automobile accidents, suspected crimes, and nuisances.
• Conducts preliminary investigations; gathers evidence and obtains witnesses.
• Secures information from parties at an incident scene and follows through on investigations; preserves evidence at a crime scene.
• Provides traffic and crowd control; directs traffic at emergency or congested situations.
• Maintains accurate records and writes accurate and timely incident or crime reports; provides documentation to appropriate state, federal, and local agencies as required by law.
• Assists with crime prevention, public education, and acts in collaboration with other community organizations.
• Implements college district emergency preparedness plan including emergency evacuation plans, secures perimeters, coordinates fire, medical communication, utilities, and other emergency services.
• Detains, cites and/or arrests members of the public if violations are incurred; serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Assesses the need for use of force and force options including chemical weapons, impact weapons, physical control holds, and verbal commands.
• Keeps current on laws, ordinances, etc., and maintains Texas peace officer licensure by obtaining proper bi-annual Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) mandated training.
• Provides emergency medical treatment, including CPR/AED, until medical personnel arrive as needed.
• Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. To qualify, one of the following must be met:

• HSD/GED and 6 years of related experience

• College Certificate and 3 years of related experience

• Associate's Degree and 2 years of related experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong background in computers and office automation, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws as well as knowledge of college standards and expectations of the peace officer position.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the College district daily.
• Must be trained to provide emergency medical treatment including CPR/AED.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, managers, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to respond to and handle issues or problems that often require assessment and reasoning before approaching or determining a solution.
• Ability to analyze various alternatives based on standards or approaches defined by the college and/or the appropriate laws of safety and security for the welfare of students, employees and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• In addition, subject to a federal background check.
• Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.
• Must maintain authorization to drive College-owned vehicles.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensure is required: U.S. Citizenship is required by TCOLE.
• Must have…