Police Officer

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$63,298.00/yr - $75,957.00/yr

Collin College, Texas

This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) sworn law enforcement officers, who will ensure the safety and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors, maintain peace and order while enforcing college rules, regulations, state and federal laws, and provide law enforcement protection and related services for Collin College. This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Collin College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect and accountability to Collin College students and employees is essential while also illustrating commitment through the Core Values of Collin College.

This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.

• Patrol campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
• Conduct preliminary criminal investigations, and accident/injury investigations and submit reports.
• Prepare criminal cases and present testimony in court.
• Make court appearances.
• Write a thorough and accurate report on every criminal complaint, accident, or other significant incidents.
• Provide assistance to all students, faculty, and visitors, and respond to calls for first aid and medical assistance.
• Apply acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational processes.
• Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within one's area of expertise.
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Work under a moderate degree of supervision.
• Patrol campus to enforce laws and parking regulations.
• Provide security for special events and information to the campus community and general public.
• Conduct parking enforcement; write parking tickets, and provide directions to park in designated areas.
• Conduct crime prevention programs and surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
• Work closely with college administrators to reduce and mitigate conflicts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

• State, federal, local laws knowledge
• Current legislation knowledge
• Best practice knowledge
• Districtwide systems and organizational structure knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of state statutes, Board of Trustee policies and procedures, Police Department, and federal regulations
• Interact with strong, positive interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Innovative, comprehensive and analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office and the use of software programs designed for police department use
• Proficiency in the use of firearms
• Critical analysis of issues
• Supportive of police department and college values, mission statements, goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance with police department and college policies, orders, directives, and guidelines
• Ethical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of duties
• Provide quality control for the delivery of police department services and documentation

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace…