Police Officer Trainee

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Police Officer Trainee to join the campus security team. This full-time, non-sworn, temporary position prepares individuals to become sworn police officers while attending a formal education program.

The role requires completion of a Basic Law Enforcement course within one year, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 30 college hours or two years active military service.
• Must complete Basic Law Enforcement course within one year of employment and pass related training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls, investigate disturbances, and handle incidents on campus.
• Prepare files and reports; testify in court when required.
• Plan daily work routines and prioritize tasks with colleagues.
• Interact with the public with courtesy and maintain campus safety.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Firearms handling

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Ethics and confidentiality

Stress resilience

Education

HS diploma + 30 college hours

Two years active military service

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specifiedClosing Date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

D02-Hourly

Hourly Rate

$26.16 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

StaffAll positions are considered on-site roles. After six monthsof employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for ahybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) requireon-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching onlineclasses, in accordance with state law.

Position Summary

Police officer trainee is a full-time, non-sworn, temporaryclassification intended to prepare individuals to become swornpolice officers. This position, under direct or generalsupervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement dutiesand attends a formalized education program in preparation foret employment as a police officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices,procedures, and investigative techniques, as well as havingknowledge of local, state, and federal laws relative to civil andcriminal processes and procedures or the aptitude to learn criminaljustice principles.
• General knowledge of firearms handling and other law enforcementequipment, as well as being able to exercise sound judgment inemergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, andreasonable courses of action.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking todefine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid andcoherent conclusions.
• Requires the ability to understand and respond to criticalsituations and establish methods to resolve such situations.
• Able to prepare clear and concise reports; communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact and firmness when in contact with thegeneral public.
• Able to maintain high standards while exercising dutiesandresponsibilities.
• Must be able to work independently and in a teamenvironment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withindividuals contacted in the course of duty and work within the lawenforcement structure.
• Able to maintain high standards of ethics and confidentiality inthe course of preforming job duties.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, toexplain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities inthe technical, human, and conceptual areas.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral andwritten communication skills in order to effectively interact withindividuals within the Dallas College community network.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confrontedwith emergency situations.
• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity ofthe critical infrastructure of Dallas College

Physical Requirements

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various itemsof office related equipment, such as, but not limited to,computers, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some crawling,reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, bending, andpulling. Physical capability to run, walk, and climb over rough andunfamiliar terrain, fences, and other obstacles for extendedperiods of time. Operate motor vehicle for long periods of time.Control person resisting arrests; to move a disabled or combativeindividual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities. Must be able to wear a standard issued duty beltwith all applicable equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 30 college hours froman accredited institution or two (2) years active militaryservice.
• Psychological testing, freedom from drug dependency testing, anda physical (medical) will be conducted as a condition ofemployment.
• Must be willing to works various shifts, as assigned, includingnights, weekends, and holidays.

Assigned to various campuses/locations throughout the DallasCollege Police Department.

• Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcementcourse as prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE) and associated field training within one year ofemployment.
• Must have a current and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Official transcripts and licenses will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Upon completion of police academy, patrol's campus/locationeither on foot or in an official vehicle to answer complaint calls,investigate disturbances, accidents and/or criminal activity.
• Prepares files and records associated with a variety ofinvestigations, as well as testifying in a court of law, ifapplicable.
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordancewith sound time management methodology.
• Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions, on time andas directed. Develops and maintains working relationships withco-workers, students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders andconstituents internal/external to the Dallas College networkcommunity.
• Uses tact and diplomacy to effectively handle requests,suggestions, and complaints internal or external to the DallasCollege network.
• Recognizes and emphasizes the importance of maintaining apositive image within the district and surrounding area.
• Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions toproblems or situations, implementing decisions in accordance withprescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimumof errors.
• Collects evidence, writes preliminary reports on each case afterinitial investigation; prepares supplemental reports asnecessary.
• Interacts with the public with courtesy and tact.
• Exercises self-control and good judgement in emergency/hazardoussituations.
• Uses appropriate safety principles and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected underapplicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas Collegewill make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health orphysical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

October 30, 2026