Police Officer – Candidate Pool
| Company | Prairie View A&M University |
|---|---|
| Location | Prairie View, TX, USA |
| Salary | $54766.6 – $75233.6 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduated from Police Academy
- Two years of full-time employment
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic licensure
- Valid driver’s license
- One (1) year of related experience in law enforcement
- One (1) year of experience as a licensed Police Officer
- Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Police Officer
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Intermediate Peace Officer certification
- Five (5) years of experience as a licensed Police Officer or six (6) years with no college degree
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advanced Peace Officer certification
- Must have a State of Texas Class ‘C’ vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Ability to work shift work
- Ability to pass a firearms qualification
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population
- Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions
- Certified as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Must have a State of Texas class ‘C’ vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Be a US Citizen
- Must be in excellent physical health and stamina
- Successful completion of field training program
- Applicant must pass an entrance exam to be considered for employment
- Applicant must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
Responsibilities
- Providing law enforcement duties for the campus community
- Responding to all emergencies and calls for assistance
- Interacting with the public day-to-day
- Providing escort service in safety and emergency situations
- Assisting state, county, and city law enforcement as requested
- Responding to emergency calls and taking appropriate action
- Aiding other law enforcement and community departments and agencies
- Patrolling property under the jurisdiction of PVAMU in Waller County by bicycle or foot
- Investigating illegal and suspicious activities, persons and establishments
- Taking reports and performing preliminary investigations
- Enforcing all criminal laws and violations of the Criminal Penal Code of the State of Texas
- Functioning as training coordinator to ensure compliance with state TCOLE training mandates
- Functioning as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the department
- Preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, issuing citations, and testifying in Justice of the Peace Court, County/District Courts, and student judicial hearings
- Guarding and transporting prisoners
- Reporting all violations, rules, and regulations of PVAMU
- Aiding the public whenever possible
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 30 college hours from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.