Police Officer

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to patrol ACU campuses and extended properties, respond to calls, and enforce local, state, and federal laws. This role requires a commitment to protecting life and property and supporting the university's mission.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Peace Officer TCOLE license. Background checks will be conducted as part of employment, with ACU prioritizing campus safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas Peace Officer TCOLE license certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patrol, respond to calls for service, and maintain enforcement of local, state, and federal laws on ACU campus and extended jurisdiction areas.
• Enforce laws on-campus, ACU properties, and defined off-campus areas per annual agreement between ACU Police Department and local authorities.
• Ensure safety of persons and protection of university property and assets.

Education

High School Diploma or GED certificate

Current Texas Peace Officer TCOLE license certification

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Protection of life and property on the campus and other properties of Abilene Christian University and certain other extended jurisdictional areas, providing for the overall safety of persons and the protection of University and personal property.

Enforcement of all local, State and federal laws on the ACU campus, other ACU properties and other defined jurisdiction areas.

Provide patrol, respond to calls for service, and maintain enforcement of local, State and federal laws off-campus within the extended jurisdictional area provided by annual agreement between the Abilene Police Department and the ACU Police Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Current Texas Peace Officer TCOLE license certification.
• Valid and non-suspended or inactive Texas Drivers License.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 325-674-2359.