Police Officer (Part Time)

Dallas-Baptist-University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Baptist University seeks a campus police officer to enforce laws, protect life and property, and provide top-tier service on the main campus in Dallas, TX. Under a Police Sergeant, you will patrol, respond to incidents, and support university programs with dedication and professionalism.

The position requires ten years of peace officer experience, a TX Peace Officer License, and the ability to pass a thorough background and medical/psychological testing.

Qualifications

• Ten years of full-time, paid peace officer experience.
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or related field preferred, but not required.
• Valid TX Driver's License.
• Valid Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE.
• Minimum of Intermediate Certificate issued by TCOLE.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be a Christian and member of a church with shared Scriptural beliefs.
• Submit to a thorough background investigation.
• Ability to pass required medical, psychological, and polygraph tests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Enforces laws and university rules by patrolling the campus and citing or arresting violators.
• Coordinates crime scenes and preliminary investigations, secures scenes, and writes reports.
• Monitors campus traffic and provides escorts for guests and dignitaries.
• Testifies in court procedures and reviews/signs affidavits.
• Maintains relationships with the university community and other agencies; transports victims and suspects.
• Participates in training to stay current with law enforcement developments.
• Performs duties related to specialized units and may serve as field training officer.
• Regular attendance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Background check

Test clearance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

TX/Peace Officer License prerequisites

Job description

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes. Officers will protect life and property; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; provide a high level of customer service and integrate activities and programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years of full-time, paid peace officer experience. Prior police experience on college or University campus preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field preferred, but not required
• Ability to work day, evening and overnight shifts with varied days off
• Submit to a thorough background investigation
• Ability to pass required test that may include medical, psychological, and polygraph exams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

These essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis: In order to accomplish this, regular attendance MUST be maintained. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Incumbent is expected to perform other related duties, as assigned.

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Enforces State, Federal, traffic laws and University rules and regulations by patrolling and protecting the University, its faculty, staff, visitors and property; recognizing violations and citing or making arrests of individuals for violations.
• Coordinates crime scenes and preliminary investigations by responding to residential and campus incidents, reports of crimes or suspicious activities, arresting suspects and violators, then securing the scene, maintaining logs, observing and collecting evidence, assisting victims and writing necessary reports.
• Monitors traffic on campus by responding to traffic accidents, initiating routine traffic stops, enforcing traffic laws, providing
  escorts and protection to guests and dignitaries.
• Participates in necessary court procedures by testifying in criminal, civil and juvenile cases, signing complaints and reviewing
  and signing affidavits.
• Performs numerous civic duties by maintaining positive relationships with the University community and other law enforcement agencies, transports victims and suspects, maintains police equipment, problem‑solves with University students, faculty and staff, and performs community services.
• Increases job proficiency by conducting and participating in a variety of training programs and staying abreast of new innovations and developments in the field of law enforcement and investigation.
• Provides specialized services by performing specific duties related to assigned specialized unit and critical incidents. May serve
  as a field training officer with limited supervision over Police Recruits.
• Regular attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

OVERALL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting at meetings and on patrol
• Walking on patrol
• Lifting files, boxes and equipment
• Carrying files, boxes and equipment
• Pushing/pulling furniture and files
• Reaching for files and items on shelves
• Fine dexterity for computer use
• Kneeling for files
• Crouching during emergency operations
• Crawling during emergency operations
• Bending during emergency operations
• Twisting during emergency operations
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Balancing on stairs and ladders
• Vision for reading and driving
• Hearing when listening to citizens
• Talking to staff and citizens
• Foot controls for driving
• Firing weapons

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Bullet proof vest
• Traffic safety vest
• Gloves

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time position.

WORK LOCATION:

This position will work on the main campus,locatedat 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

Requirements

• Must be a Christian who is a member of a church that holds Jesus Christ to be their Savior and Lord, and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scriptures.
• DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct. Click here to read
• Valid TX Driver's License
• Valid Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE
• Minimum of Intermediate Certificate issued by TCOLE
• High School Diploma/GED

Dallas Baptist University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, biological sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, race, color, or national origin in any employment practice, admissions, education program, or educational activity. Under federal and state law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes.