Collin Police Officer

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Location:

2800

E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Patrol campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.

* Conduct preliminary criminal investigations, 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 incident.

* Provide assistances to all students, faculty, and visitors, and responds to calls for first aid and medical assists.

* Apply acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational process.

* Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within own 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, 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.

* Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.

* May be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.

* May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

* May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and/or hostile people.

* Requires the ability to discharge a firearm safely. Requires the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely. Requires frequent contact with the public.

Supplemental Functions

* Subject to extended periods of intense concentration in review of crime scenes, investigations, and preparing law enforcement reports.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Perform all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* 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…