Police Officer

Job Details

Location:

Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705. Position Type:
Full Time. Under general supervision, the officer serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors, and for the protection of College property.

• Patrols are assigned areas by foot, bicycle, or police vehicle to preserve the peace, enforce laws, prevent and detect crime, and respond to complaints.
• Answers calls regarding service, accidents, disturbances, crime, distress, or illness.
• Provides information, assistance, and service to students, staff, and the public.
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, causes and results of accidents, and completes required reports.
• Collects and preserves physical evidence, protects crime scene, and reports and records all facts of the incident.
• Controls and directs traffic to enforce College parking rules and regulations.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts involving students, department personnel, and community members.
• Provides escort services as needed and assists state, county, and city law enforcement authorities as requested.
• Conducts crime prevention programs and presentations for faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community.
• Testifies at administrative hearings and in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions of individuals for a case.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Peace Officer in Texas and have required in-service training hours to be licensed as a Basic Peace Officer (or above) from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Some law enforcement experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of police traffic RADAR operation.
• Must have working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and Texas Transportation Code.
• During a 13‑week probationary period, must successfully complete the department’s entire Field Training Program.
• Complete bi‑annual 40 hours of Texas Peace Officer in‑service training.
• Able to successfully pass the department daytime, low‑light firearms, and basic patrol rifle course on an annual basis.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy.

• College/university campus law enforcement.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus.
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Must have sufficient stamina to work long hours as necessary.
• Ability to walk considerable distances during a shift.
• Must be able to respond to calls at any time of the day or night.
• Ability to be on an on‑call rotation schedule throughout the year.
• Capability of working and training under strenuous emergency and non‑emergency conditions.
• All Midland campuses of the college including the main campus, ATC, and Cogdell.
• May be assigned to work the day shift, evening shift and/or midnight shift weekdays and/or weekends when manpower needs dictate.

All Midland College positions are security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.