Public Safety Officer

Tyler Junior College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College seeks a Public Safety Officer to enforce campus parking rules, direct traffic, and patrol college property. The role involves reporting incidents, issuing parking permits and visitor badges, and maintaining security logs to safeguard people and property on campus.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, coordinating with the campus police, and supporting safety operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: None required.
• Must pass thorough background investigation and a drug screen; eligible for consideration after background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive college-owned/leased vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Enforce parking regulations on college property and direct traffic as needed.
• Patrol campus to safeguard buildings and property; report suspicious activity.
• Issue parking permits and visitor badges; maintain related logs.
• Write detailed incident and security reports; provide information to students, staff, and visitors.
• Respond to emergencies, assist during drills, and coordinate with the Tyler Junior College Police Department.

Job description

Function: To provide service and information to students, employees, and visitors; to enforce the rules and regulations of the Tyler Junior College District or a branch location of the Tyler Junior College District pertaining to the operation and parking of vehicles on college property; to help safeguard the property of the Tyler Junior College District or a branch location of Tyler Junior College.

Scope: Responsible for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on the college-controlled property, directing traffic, patrolling college-controlled property for the purpose of safeguarding buildings and property under the control and jurisdiction of the Tyler Junior College District, and reporting suspicious activity to the Police Department’s Emergency Communication Center for further investigation by a Police Officer.

Provides service to students, employees, and visitors; writes reports; checks permits on vehicles entering and parking on campus directs the flow of traffic and parking of cars when needed; issues parking permits when needed; and issues Police Department parking violation citations. Patrols buildings and grounds to check for fires, water leaks, potential security and safety hazards, and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity. Ensures all personnel entering the campus are properly identified. Issues visitor badges and maintains a log of all issued badges. Provides directions to locate buildings and offices and other general information to visitors. Patrols buildings and grounds on foot or in a vehicle to provide security and prevent crime. Writes reports on incidents occurring on campus. Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION

Received: Work is performed under the general supervision of the chain of command of the police department, typically that of a Senior Guard/Senior Public Safety Officer or a Sergeant. Supervision is usually available in person or by radio. Work requires the ability to make frequent minor decisions and occasional decisions of some significance. Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with departmental policy and procedure.

Given: None

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Required: None.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual: Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions. Must be able to work either day, evening, or night hours on any shift with possible varying days off and on holidays. Subject to emergency recall during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus. Work involves a degree of hazard.

Physical Capabilities

Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding.

This Position Requires

Working in Office Environment

Yes

Working in Patient Care Unit

(e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinics)

Yes

Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

Yes

Exposure to harmful chemicals

Yes

Exposure to radiation

Yes

Exposure to animals

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent

Never

0%

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 lbs

X

10 lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling

Up to 10 lbs

X

10 lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Use computer/keyboard

X

Other

Should have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a Public Safety Officer for the Tyler Junior College Police Department. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a college owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law. Must pass a twelve-month evaluation period after field training.

Applicants must pass all phases of the hiring and selection process as outlined in department policy 401C before being offered the position of public safety officer.

Must successfully complete a minimum 12-month evaluation period immediately following field training

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

• The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.