Police Officer I-IV

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas seeks a Police Officer I-IV to provide campus police services, respond to calls, and uphold the mutual aid agreement while maintaining certifications. The role requires ongoing training, firearms qualification, and ability to work varied hours.

This posting notes benefits, leave, and a commensurate salary program. The position emphasizes professional integrity, strong communication, and the ability to operate under stressful conditions with 100%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–5 years of licensed Police Officer experience.
• Texas Peace Officer license with TCOLE Basic certification.
• Must hold or obtain a Texas Class C driver license.
• Able to qualify with firearms approved by the department.

Responsibilities

• Patrol WTAMU property and nearby areas per mutual aid agreements.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, traffic enforcement, and arrests.
• Perform field duties and maintain confidentiality per policy.
• Complete required in-service training and stay qualified.
• Maintain computer reporting and training records.

Skills

Experience as Police Officer (0-5 yrs)

US Citizenship

Texas Driver License Class C

Ability to work flexible hours

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCOLE Basic certification

TCOLE Advanced certification

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer I-IV

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary

Perform police services to the campus community and surrounding area as governed by the existing mutual aid agreement. Complete the required in-service training and maintain necessary qualifications for police officer. Perform office and other misc. duties as assigned by Police supervisors.

*Position is posted as commensurate based on experience*

Responsibilities

• Patrols and answers calls for service on WTAMU property or surrounding areas as governed by existing Mutual Aid agreements,
• Performs police services including, but not limited to, preliminary investigations, traffic enforcement, arrests of offenders, accident investigations, foot patrol, non-police community services, and building and property security.
• Conduct extra duty assignments as required and conduct field identification activities on incident scenes.
• Serve warrants as required, conduct other duties as assigned, ability to complete required in- service education courses, and possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with departmental policy
• Must be able to maintain necessary qualifications for police officer position
• Maintain satisfactory level of computer knowledge for necessary reporting and training
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job- specific online training courses.
• Displays tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for criticism of duty performance and supports administrative policy.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

• High school diploma or has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation
• Zero to five (0 - 5) years of experience as a licensed Police Officer
• Licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas and hold at least a TCOLE Basic certification.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Texas driver license, class “C”, for vehicle operation within 30 days of employment and be able to be an approved driver for the TAMUS.
• Able to qualify with firearm approved for use by Department’s firearms officer; good written and verbal skills, ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, satisfactory computer skills, ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population;
• Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions.
• All system university police will be required to meet minimum standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Be a United States Citizen; pass a physical and psychological exam, pass a vision test of 20/40-20/100 with glasses or 20/100-20/200 corrected with contact lenses, correction must be to 20/30 in both eyes, able to meet required physical challenges consistent with a police officer with state and university police agencies, have been honorably discharged from the US Military if served.
• Must not be on court ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class C Misdemeanor, must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor offense above the grade of Class C within the last five years, must never have been convicted at any time of a felony offense.
• Must have a good driving record, with no more than three moving violations within the last three years, and never been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined by the Federal Gun Control Act.
• Must be able to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• 30 college hours from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years LE experience
• Licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas and hold at least a TCOLE Advanced certification.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Be eligible for re-hire from all past employers

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.