Police Officer

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories by The Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work For.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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:

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…