Police Officer

About This Role

This role provides a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors through physical presence and vehicle or foot patrol. The Police Officer responds to emergencies, assists responding emergency units, and enforces city, county, state, and Federal laws, while also ensuring University policies and procedures are followed. All individuals who work for a campus police department are campus security authorities (CSA) and are responsible for reporting Clery Act crimes.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds by vehicle or on foot to prevent crime, enforce policy and laws, and provide a safe environment
• Maintain high visibility and perform police community relation activities by being available to assist staff, students, and visitors, promoting a positive image of the University and the Police Department
• Monitor campus surroundings and make recommendations for crime prevention
• Conduct security checks of academic buildings, student residences, and all other University buildings and property
• Assist in locking and unlocking buildings
• Respond to emergency calls, complaints and disturbances, conduct investigations, and submit appropriate reports
• Keep records of activities, prepare reports and documentation concerning crimes and complaints
• Assist with special events for all University or community events on or off campus
• Perform any other educational, investigative, technical and law enforcement duties as may be assigned
• As needed, assist the campus community when health services, counseling services, securing parking for events, maintenance, housekeeping, and other divisions are not available
• Perform individual special assignments (crime prevention, training, traffic, etc.)
• Appear and testify in court as necessary
• Assist other Law Enforcement Agencies
• Make daily bank deposits for the University business office
• Perform simple maintenance on department vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Maintain a TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer certification or above
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
• Knowledge of police department rules and regulations
• Knowledge and ability to use and care for vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment
• Knowledge and skill to drive necessary vehicles adeptly
• Maintain the minimum annual training hours as required by TCOLE
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to read and comprehend procedure manuals, reports, memos, laws, statutes and ordinances
• Ability to write accurate and coherent reports producing a reliable work product