Police Officer, Campus Police APPLY  Salary $24.15 Hourly Location Waco, TX Job Type Full-Time Job Number 00414 Division (Department) Finance & Administration Department (Division) Campus Police Opening Date 02/11/2025 DESCRIPTION BENEFITS LOOKING

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES

Communications:

We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence:

We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness:

We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity:

We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

People:

We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team. Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received. •

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

•GENERAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The overall purpose of this position is to protect and serve all individuals within our campus community. Our campus Police Officers will enforce the laws of the State of Texas, as well as adhere to the College's policies and guidelines, fostering a secure and supportive educational environment. This position reports to the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police and exercises no supervision.

NOTE:

This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of:

1. Pertinent Federal, State, and college laws, rules, and regulations; 2. Principles, practices, and procedures of campus security; 3. Principles, practices, and police procedures of safety and crime prevention; 4. Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting; 5. Criminal and traffic violation investigation techniques and procedures; 6. First Aid; 7. Radio and cellular telephone equipment; weapons used in the course of police work; Skills in: 8. Communicating effectively and calmly to the public and others encountered during the course of work; 9. Use of technology such as computers, cell phone, and radios; 10. Maintaining and proficient use of a hand gun, and additional weapons; Ability to: 11. Be in, and maintain good physical condition, including the ability to stand, sit, walk, and run; 12. Walk the campus in all types of weather and climb stairs in and outside of buildings; 13. Use a computer to log reports as needed; 14. Assist with criminal and traffic violation investigations; 15. Recognize and take corrective measures to provide protection; 16. Cooperate with area law enforcement agencies; 17. Administer basic first aid; 18. Assemble information and write incident reports; 19. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 20. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;21. Make appropriate decisions under stress; 22. Decide the appropriate use of force; 23. Carry out duties with integrity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exertive-Significant exertion on a daily basis. Awkward positions and sustained activities require strength. Frequent moderate lifting is required. Significant Risk-Significant risk of injury or loss of life, which can be partially controlled by use of significant safety precautions. In addition, actions can result in significant risk to others.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

 High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include related certification or practical training

Experience:

 Two years' of increasingly responsible experience in police operations. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

License or Certificate:

A current Texas Peace Officer license required; Possession of, or ability to obtain a First-aid Certificate and a CPR Certification; Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under college automobile policy with an ability to maintain insurability.