Campus Police Officer — Protect, Serve & Investigate

City of Maypearl; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

BCBS Texas 75% premium

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

TIAA retirement match

Teacher's Retirement System

Scholarships for dependents

Holiday pay

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a campus security professional to enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate offenses, and arrest offenders on campus grounds.

As a Campus Security Authority under Clery Act, you will operate within Tyler Junior College District properties, exercising independent judgment within legal and institutional policy limits, and perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, successfully completed a TCOLE-approved Basic Peace Officer Course, and has passed the TCOLE exam.
• Must possess a peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a College-owned and/or leased motor vehicle.
• Out-of-state applicants must meet the qualifications to complete the out-of-state lateral process outlined by TCOLE or will be required to attend a basic peace officer academy.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation
• Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the Tyler Junior College District.
• Preserve the peace by using all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
• Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals and recover stolen or lost property.
• Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody, or issuing citations or warnings.
• Give testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States.
• Complete various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
• Perform other related duties as required

Education

High School Diploma or GED and TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course

TCOLE Peace Officer License

Job description

City of Maypearl seeks a campus security professional to enforce the law, provide service, information, and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate offenses, and arrest offenders on campus grounds.

As a Campus Security Authority under Clery Act, you will operate within Tyler Junior College District properties, exercising independent judgment within legal and institutional policy limits, and perform related duties as required.