Police Officer
Company: Texas State Technical College
Location: Waco
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Are you someone who strives for excellence, values
accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting
unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state
follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to
ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC
family and make great memories please complete our application
process.
Job Description
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
- High school graduate or the equivalent.
- Have a current permanent Peace Officers License from the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Experience for the beginning Police Officer is not a
requirement of the job provided they possess a basic certification.
Experience will be taken into consideration for employment
reasons.
- Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to
work performed.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Effectively communicate with all segments of the campus
population.
- Ability to function under adverse and stressful
conditions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
- Effectively work with a wide range of constituencies in a
diverse community.
- Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations
in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training.
- Exercises good judgment and professionalism.
- Meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- May require out of town traveling for departmental
purposes.
- Successful completion of field training program.
- Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical
examination, and complete background investigation; to include but
not limited to, driving history, criminal background, and credit
history.
- Must be able to perform all duties and functions of the Police
Officer position as described.
- Clery Act For Campus Security Authorities Training within 3
month of appointment.
- Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid and CPR training within 6
months of appointment.
- All Hazards Preparedness Training within 1 year of
appointment.
- Threat Assessment Training within 1 year of appointment.
- FEMA ICS -100,200,700 800, 907 within 6 months
appointment.
- (CRASE) Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Train the
Trainer within 6 months of appointment.
- (SAFVIC) Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigators Course
within 1 year of appointment.
- (ALERRT) Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response to Active
Shooter Training within 1 year of appointment.
- Have a current permanent Peace Officers License from the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- This job description covers a position in which the percentage
of time spent on the essential functions will vary based on the
workload and will ultimately be determined by the supervisor.
- This position serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as
defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act).
- Exertive: Significant exertion on a daily basis. Awkward
postures and work positions; sustained activities require strength
(e.g. using tools).
- Frequent moderate lifting (30-60 lbs).
- Continual exposure or recurring risk: At least half of each
week requires exposure to sensory extremes.
- Several times weekly, exposure to chance of injury or loss of
life, requiring additional safety precautions.
Keywords: Texas State Technical College, Waco , Police Officer, Other , Waco, Texas
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