Part-time Staff- Campus Police Officer

Weatherford College; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford College seeks a qualified Peace Officer to ensure the safety and security of campus facilities. The role involves patrolling the campus, enforcing regulations, and responding to incidents.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, complete the Texas Police Academy, and have no disqualifying criminal history. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This is a security-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Peace Officer of Texas and TCOLE certified.
• Good moral character and stable employment history required.
• No disqualifying criminal history or felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds of the college to ensure safety.
• Conduct inspections and warn violators of rule infractions.
• Prepare reports on incidents and equipment issues.
• Enforce campus motor vehicle rules and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical operations

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Standard security equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Required Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Required Experience

Successful completion of the Texas Police Academy.

Preferred Education

Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Preferred Experience

Prior law enforcement experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Protects the social and academic environment and preserves the legal rights of individuals by patrolling buildings and grounds of the college; examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure; warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts; inspects equipment and machinery for tampering; 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 or hazards such as leaking water pipes; ensures doors are secured properly; observes college personnel to guard against theft of company property; summons outside resources during emergencies; permits authorized persons to access college property; records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment for supervisory staff; proactively builds positive professional relationships with Weatherford College students, faculty, and staff.

Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidate must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities including: read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community; write speeches and articles for publication; present information to top management, public groups, and boards of directors; perform mathematical operations; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret complex technical instructions; maintain mental acuity.

Must be a qualified Peace Officer of Texas and TCOLE certified, duly sworn, with no indictment for any criminal offense, no history of certain probation or court‑ordered supervision within the last ten years, no disqualifying firearm restrictions, no outstanding warrants, no dishonorable discharge if military service, good moral character, stable employment history, no prior felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude, and demonstrate capability for training administration.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Must not have used illegal drugs for at least 24 months prior to testing, and show no trace of drug dependency after a physical examination, blood test, or other medical test.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and free of color blindness.
• Must have hearing equity of 15‑15 dB.
• Must possess a current, valid Texas driver’s license or be able to obtain one.
• Driving record must reflect no more than three moving violations or preventable accidents in the last 36 months.
• Must pass a physical and psychological exam.

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 to 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weatherford College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.