Public Safety Officer

Function

To provide service and information to students, employees, and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of the Tyler Junior College District or a branch location of the Tyler Junior College District pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on college property; to help safeguard the property of the Tyler Junior College District or a branch location of Tyler Junior College.

Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on the college-controlled property, directing traffic, patrolling college-controlled property for the purpose of safeguarding buildings and property under the control and jurisdiction of the Tyler Junior College District, and reporting suspicious activity to the Police Department’s Emergency Communication Center for further investigation by a Police Officer.

Provides service to students, employees, and visitors; writes reports; checks permits on vehicles entering and parking on campus directs the flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed; issues parking permits when needed; and issues Police Department parking violation citations. Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards, and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity.

Ensures all personnel entering the campus are properly identified. Issues visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges. Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors. Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a vehicle to provide security and prevent crime. Writes reports on incidents occurring on campus. Performs other related duties as required.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the chain of command of the police department, typically that of a Senior Guard/Senior Public Safety Officer or a Sergeant. Supervision is usually available in person or by radio. Work requires the ability to make frequent minor decisions and occasional decisions of some significance. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with departmental policy and procedure.

None.

• High School Diploma or GED

• None.

Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions. Must be able to work either day, evening, or night hours on any shift with possible varying days off and on holidays. Subject to emergency recall during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus. Work involves a degree of hazard.

• Driving
• Walking
• Running
• Standing
• Stooping
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Jumping over
• Pulling
• Carrying
• Reaching above head
• Lifting
• Lowering
• Hand-wrist and elbow motion
• Grasping and holding

• Standing (occasionally)
• Walking (occasionally)
• Sitting (occasionally)
• Reaching (occasionally)
• Lifting/Carrying up to 10 lbs (occasionally)
• 10–50 lbs (occasionally)
• More than 50 lbs (occasionally)
• Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs (occasionally)
• 10–50 lbs (occasionally)
• More than 50 lbs (occasionally)
• Use computer/keyboard (occasionally)

Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a college owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law. Must pass a twelve-month evaluation period after field training. Applicants must pass all phases of the hiring and selection process as outlined in department policy 401C before being offered the position of public safety officer.

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. The position description may be amended with or without prior notice.