Police Officer

Police Officer

The Police Officer occupies a staff position assigned to a Police Sergeant. The work involves enforcement of Federal, State, local laws and campus rules and regulations. Provides service, information and aid to all as circumstances require, suppress disturbances as well as security of persons and property. Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of Texas State Technical College within the prescribed limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and institutional rules. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Essential Functions

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• Serve as a community liaison by interacting and collaborating with the community. Will work with groups and departments to address specific problems or work toward certain goals. Assist visitors to the campus in locating places and people that they desire to locate.
• Play a preventive role by providing police presence and making presence known in the community.
• Present to college community on topics of crime prevention, safety and areas of expertise.
• Investigates all crimes, accidents or complaints on campus; secures and processes crime and accident scenes, and identifies and collects evidence within scope of authority.
• Prepares appropriate reports, documentations, and pertinent information.
• Enforces local, State and Federal laws, and enforces compliance within the TSTC Traffic Rules and Regulations.
• Responsible for making decisions about the general operation of cases that he / she works and would be responsible for any follow up work needed to complete the assignment.
• Observe and note descriptions of persons lingering on campus for the purpose of preventing the commission of crimes.
• Patrol the campus and geographical areas owned or controlled by the institution for fire watch, traffic violators, safety violations, hazards and other violations of rules, regulations and laws and report timely to designated persons.
• Appear in court to testify in regard to criminal cases handling on campus.
• Assist other governmental agencies as needed, or requested.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Use resources of the Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant or Chief of Police in areas where there is conflict or a need for the question of department policy in matters of question.
• Perform other duties required of a peace officer.

Education / Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.