Full-Time Campus Police Officer

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin Community College is seeking a Police Officer to enforce state and federal laws and College rules, while maintaining a visible patrol presence on campus to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students, and community members.

Responsibilities include investigations, motorist and building checks, and coverage during events. Requires a TCOLE license, a high school diploma, minimum age 21, and the ability to pass background checks and agility tests. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 21.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license and be current with TCOLE mandated training/hours.
• Preferred: Law Enforcement experience.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Additional requirements include honorable discharge from the Military (if applicable) and from previous LEA (if applicable).
• No serious disciplinary actions in past 24 months or past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and federal laws and college rules.
• Maintains active patrol presence on campus to ensure safety.
• Conducts criminal investigations and assists with motorist and building checks.
• Provides security during events and coordinates with other agencies.

Skills

Criminal law

De-escalation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $21.64 / hour

Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

The Police Officer will perform all duties required for all police officers of any other jurisdiction, including enforcing all state and federal laws, as well as Alvin College rules and regulations. Incumbent is responsible for community policing, patrol, law enforcement, investigations, parking enforcement, building security, motorist assistance, special events coverage, and communications. Maintains an active patrol presence on campus and maintain a safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Enforces all State and Federal laws, including College rules and regulationsResponsible for an active patrol presence on the College campus locations to maintain a safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and community membersConducts criminal investigations, motor assists, key assists, building checks and other duties as assignedAll other related duties as assigned Campus police leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 21

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license and be current with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mandated training/hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Law Enforcement experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Honorable discharge from the Military (If applicable)

Honorable discharge from last Law Enforcement Agency of employment (If applicable)

No disciplinary action resulting in suspension within the past 24 months

No disciplinary action resulting in written reprimand within the past 12 months

Applicants who pass the above-mentioned requirements will be contacted by the Alvin College Police Department regarding the physical agility test

Those applicants will be required to pass the physical agility test as a requirement to move forward in the hiring processDetails of the physical agility test will be provided by the Campus Police Department prior to scheduling the test

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

As a condition of employment candidates must pass a background investigation that includes the following:

• Personal and family history
• Credit history, including current creditors
• Education, including all schools attended and degrees or certificates obtained
• All residences for the past ten (10) years
• Comprehensive employment history
• A fingerprint-based criminal history search, including all arrests, locations, dates, and dispositions
• Traffic citations and accidents
• An inquiry of family, friends, and associates as to character and reputation
• Pass an oral interview
• Pass a physical examination, psychological screening, and a drug test
• Any other standards set by law or by rule of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• Must qualify with duty firearms with Alvin College Police Department firearms instructor on or prior to the first day of Field Training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of computersMust have a current valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three (3) moving violations in the last three (3) yearsMust be able to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays Extensive knowledge and understanding of criminal law, traffic and civil law, as it relates to the duties of a police officerGood communication skills and ability to de‑escalate situations between subjectsMust be able to work with other agencies in a professional mannerMust be ready, at any time, to act should an emergency arise

Disclaimer

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.