Police Officer Job Shenandoah Texas USA,Security

Location: Shenandoah

Job Description

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 all 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.

Essential

Job Functions

Patrols campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Physical Abilities

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); possesses the ability to detect and observe movement and activity in extremely low light situations.
Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time and perform strenuous physical exertion including bending, stooping, running, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
Ability to carry moderately heavy items on an as needed basis such as jump start booster pack and barricades to limit vehicular traffic; work is performed primarily in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures
Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand; finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
May be required to physically restrain persons
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and reports
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

Working Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment; machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this job; motor vehicle and standard issue police equipment as specified by departmental policies
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed primarily outdoors and may be exposed to extreme weather; exposure to potentially dangerous situations and the use of firearms necessitate the observance of appropriate safety precautions; requires weekend duty and shift work

Required Qualifications

Applicants possess a high school diploma or GED
Applicant must possess and maintain at least a Basic TCOLE Peace Officers license
Applicant must possess and maintain a Valid Texas Driver's License with a driving record that meets the criteria established by the System
Applicant must successfully complete a physical agility assessment, which includes rowing 500 meters on a rowing machine within 2 minutes and 17 seconds, followed by a dry-fire exercise requiring six consecutive trigger pulls within 10 seconds with each hand
Applicants must qualify with the department issued sidearm on the department's standard sidearm qualification course
Once hired, must be able to pass Lone Star College Police Department's field training program

Preferred Qualifications

60 earned hours from an accredited college or university, OR Intermediate Peace Officer's Certification from TCOLE
At least 4 Years United States Military service with…