Police Officer

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

TRS retirement program

Wellness program

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking a Police Officer in Commerce, Texas, to provide law enforcement support for the university community. The role involves patrols, responding to incidents, and assisting students, faculty, and staff as needed.

The position requires a valid Texas driver license, TCOLE license, and the ability to obtain required medical and psychological declarations. It offers a stable salary and benefits with a dedicated university police team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 12 college credits or 1 year active duty in U.S. Armed Forces.
• Fluent in American English and strong grammar/spelling.
• Valid driver license with good driving record.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license required.
• Ability to obtain L-2 and L-3 medical/psychological declarations.
• Felony conviction restrictions; Class B Misdemeanor conviction – 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas by vehicle, foot, or bicycle to deter crime and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls and complaints involving violations of law.
• Write detailed reports and interview witnesses; coordinate with CID as needed.
• Secure crime scenes, investigate, gather evidence, arrest suspects, and transport offenders.
• Assist faculty, staff and students with information and inquiries.
• Testify in court and serve warrants and related papers.
• Operate a vehicle and department equipment; maintain uniform and professional appearance.

Skills

Fluent English

Multitask

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits or 1 year military service

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Annual Salary of $60,000.00

SUMMARY

The Police Officer, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information, and aid to the university community and campus facilities as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols designated areas by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving the violation(s) of criminal law.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities. Interviews complainants and generates reports to be forwarded to CID or other departments as needed.
• Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.
• Be available to assist faculty, staff and students with general information, inquiries, or other needs.
• Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests, juvenile hearings, depositions, and similar proceedings.
• Serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other papers, as required.
• Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or the potential for problems within an assigned area.
• Responsible for decisions as to the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, federal, state, and local laws.
• Recognizes and reports safety hazards.
• Develop and maintain required skills and certificates. Attends continuing education courses/law enforcement training.
• Uses and properly cares for firearms and related police emergency equipment. Must wear and effectively utilize all department issued equipment, as well as, maintain provided uniform and equipment and present a professional appearance and image.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely while utilizing a police radio and other emergency equipment. Operate and qualify with the department issued firearms, utilizing both hands, as well as with each hand individually. Operate office equipment, camera systems and field equipment.
• Retain and retrieve information furnished in the form of bulletins, verbal reports, briefings, and training.
• Project a professional image, both on duty and off, as dictated by Texas A&M-Commerce Police Department policy and procedure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND:
  • Minimum of twelve (12) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university (must provide documentation of college credit with an official transcript) OR
  • Minimum of one (1) year of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. No equivalency will be granted unless the candidate was honorably discharged and has a DD Form 214 to document service and type of discharge. If the candidate is currently serving in the Reserves / Guard and a DD Form 214 is not available, appropriate documentation form the candidate’s unit verifying active duty service will suffice.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills
  • Fluent in American English. Proficient in American English grammar and spelling. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to:
  • Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and/or holidays.
  • Communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
  • Function under adverse and stressful conditions.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications
  • Valid driver license and good driving record.
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
• Physical/Psychological Requirements
  • Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensee Medical Condition Declaration (L-2).
  • Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensee Psychological and Emotional Health Declaration (L-3).
• Other Requirements
  • Felony Conviction
• Class B Misdemeanor Conviction – 10 years

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer OR the equivalency of one of the following:
• Minimum of thirty (30) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university (must provide documentation of college credit with an official transcript) OR
• Minimum of three (3) years of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. No equivalency will be granted unless the candidate was honorably discharged and has a DD Form 214 to document service and type of discharge. If the candidate is currently serving in the Reserves / Guard and a DD Form 214 is not available, appropriate documentation form the candidate’s unit verifying active duty service will suffice.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

• None

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• Employee tuition assistancefor master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefitspackage including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days ofannual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours ofpaid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness programand wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs , including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building , featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams , contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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