District Police – Patrol Officer

District Police – Patrol Officer

Requirements

• Knowledge of Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Family Code, Texas Education Code, Texas Motor Vehicle Code, and Texas and National Criminal Information Centers (TCIC/NCIC) requirements.
• Current principles and practices related to safety and security.
• Investigative and interrogative procedures, and techniques and protocols for observation and memorization of critical details.
• Hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.
• Maintaining an established work schedule, including some evenings, weekends.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
• Care, maintenance, and safe operation of firearms and impact weapons.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Reviewing and preparing narrative and statistical reports and records.
• Interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicating with violators and mediating difficult situations.
• Operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Texas Peace Officer License and Valid Texas Drivers License.
• Must meet all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education requirements for employment as a patrol officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a licensed police officer within the context of a college environment; coordinates and assists other officers.
• Writes and files daily logs, incident reports, issues parking permits, and citations.
• Provides faculty and staff, students and visitors, with information and directions.
• Opens and secures buildings and classrooms. Maintains departmental equipment and monitors college equipment inventory in routine patrols.
• Testifies on behalf of the college in all court proceedings as required.
• May be required to act as a lead police officer in orienting, training, or assisting other officers.
• Informs and works collaboratively with campus managers on all issues and operations related to campus safety and security, and to address identified campus needs and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thirty college credit hours.