Police Officer - College-Wide

Police Officer - College-Wide

PRIMARY FUNCTION : This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for sworn law enforcement officers, who will ensure the safety and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors, maintain peace and order while enforcing College rules, regulations, state and federal laws, and provide law enforcement protection and related services for the San Jacinto College Campuses (North, Central, South, and Maritime). Essential Job Functions :

• Reviews reports daily for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies and procedures; determines and monitors follow- up actions required; prepares and submits a variety of police reports, records and correspondence.
• Patrol San Jacinto College property to detect and deter criminal activity, identify unsafe conditions and provide a safe environment for members of the College community.
• Develop and maintain strong positive working relationships with SJCPD leadership, officers and non-sworn personnel as well as employees and leadership of the College.
• Engage in a variety of crime prevention / reduction activities including security escorts, women's self-defense training, security assessments, personnel safety and property security education programs.
• Instill a strong customer service and community policing philosophy within their assigned division of the police department.
• Conduct training programs in their areas of expertise for police department personnel.
• Make critical decisions through analysis of available information and emerging problems to achieve effective solutions.
• Conduct criminal investigations, document investigative progress, coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies, and submit completed investigations for prosecution and adjudication.
• Provide first-aid to members of the College community and assist emergency medical and fire department personnel responding to college property
• Enforce State traffic laws and San Jacinto College parking regulations.
• Provides security for special events and dignitary protection for high profile visitors to the College.
• Maintain police department equipment, vehicles, software, computers, uniforms and firearms.
• Act as property and evidence custodian for the police department.
• Conducts background investigations and assists with hiring processes for new personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of professional standards
• Ensures Compliance with all San Jacinto College and Police Department policies and guidelines
• Serves as a model of excellence, and supports, promotes and emulates the College Values, mission statement, goals and objectives.

Additional Job Functions :

REQUIRED / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Must meet the following criteria :

Education and Experience : Meet the following experience and education requirements :

Required Licenses / Certifications :

Work Environment :

Physical Activity :

Note : The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Salary Grade : 113

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number : req6013

Posting Close Date : 11 / 12 / 2025