Campus Police Officer

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 31 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Weatherford College in Weatherford, TX is seeking a Campus Police Officer to safeguard students, faculty, staff and visitors and to protect college property. This is a full-time, non-exempt position within the Weatherford College Campus Police.

Duties include patrolling buildings and grounds, inspecting doors and windows, enforcing campus rules, investigating incidents and preparing reports. Requires HS diploma or equivalent, TX basic peace officer certification, and a current TCOLE license with

Qualificações

• HS diploma or equivalent and TX basic peace officer certification are required.
• Preferred 30 college credit hours.
• 0-6 months related experience is expected; prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Patrols campus buildings and grounds to protect safety and preserve the peace.
• Inspects doors, windows, and gates to ensure security and compliance; respond to incidents and prepare reports.
• Regulates traffic and parking; enforce campus motor vehicle rules and maintain uniforms, equipment, and vehicles.

Conhecimentos

Respect for all

Professional ethics

Reading & interpreting documents

Public speaking

Formação académica

HS diploma or equivalent

TX basic peace officer certification

30 college credit hours

Ferramentas

Driver's license

TCOLE license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S0039714

Position Title

Position Title Campus Police Officer

Position Number

Position Number PD0035014

Department

Department Campus Police

Campus

Campus Weatherford Campus [10]

Type

Type Full Time Staff

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Full-time

Term

Term 12-month

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 6

Pay Grade Minimum

Pay Grade Minimum $18.25 min - $22.26 mid

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 01/12/2026

Is Grant Funded?

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the execution of the Weatherford College Police Department’s mission statement; to provide a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Weatherford College; guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent; TX basic peace officer certification

Preferred Education

30 college credit hours

Required Experience

0-6 months related experience

Preferred Experience

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Protects the social and academic environment and preserves the legal rights of individuals by patrolling buildings and grounds of college; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels person(s) engaging in suspicious or criminal acts; inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred. Investigates accidents, incidents, and offenses and prepares appropriate reports. Regulates traffic and parking to maintain orderly flow; enforces campus motor vehicle rules and regulations. Maintains uniforms, equipment, and vehicles.

Watches for and reports irregularities such as hazards, leaking water pipes and secures doors left unlocked. Observes department personnel to guard against theft of company property. Sounds alarms and notifies fire department. Permits authorized person to enter property. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for supervisory staff.

All officers of the department will at all times, within jurisdictional limits, prevent crime, preserve the peace, protect life and property, detect and arrest violators of the law and enforce the laws of the United States and the state of Texas and all local ordinances in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and orders of the jurisdiction and the department. Officers will be conscience that when they act under the “color of the law,” that the phrase includes not only laws but also policies, procedures, ordinances, common usage and customs. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises on duty security personnel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Active TCOLE license required. Valid current Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Activity Walk
Frequency Constant
Task Walking to various locations on campus

Activity Sit
Frequency Occasional
Task Sitting at a desk to perform job duties

Activity Lift 21-50 lbs
Frequency Occasional
Task Lifting/moving supplies and equipment

Activity Stand
Frequency Frequent
Task Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.

Activity Stand
Frequency Frequent
Task Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.

Activity Carry up to 20 lbs
Frequency Constant
Task Will need to wear full complement of police equipment when on duty, to include pistol, radio, body armor, etc.

Activity Push/pull over 50 lbs
Frequency Occasional
Task May need to physically move heavy equipment. May need to physically pull or push people out of harm's way in emergency situations.

Activity Frequency
Frequency Occasional
Task May occasionally need to crawl into confined spaces to check for safety issues.

Activity Climb
Frequency Occasional
Task May occasionally need to climb ladders to access building rooftops or participate in training

Activity Kneel/Squat
Frequency Frequent
Task Will frequently need to kneel and squat to pick up items off the ground, and to participate in firearms training.

Activity Handle
Frequency Occasional
Task Will need to safely handle firearms and other weapons.

Activity Talk
Frequency Constant
Task Will constantly need to communicate verbally with people on campus.

Activity See
Frequency Constant
Task Must have vision sufficient to maintain situational awareness at all times.

Activity Drive vehicle
Frequency Frequent
Task Will need to safely operate WCPD vehicles.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Condition Use of video display terminal

Example of condition

Using a computer to perform job duties

Condition Exposed to weather

Example of condition

Patrolling the campus in all weather conditions

Condition Potential hazards when dealing with the general public

Example of condition

Will occasionally be exposed to loud and noisy conditions, during protests, athletic events, and firearms training.

Condition Confined areas

Example of condition

May occasionally need to access confined areas to search for suspects and safety hazards.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Weatherford College website
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Weatherford Democrat
  • Facebook
  • Wise County Messenger
  • Weatherford College employee
  • Friend
  • Other
  • Academickeys.com
  • Zip Recruiter
  • NJCAA
• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College
Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.