POLICE OFFICER
Job Description
Job Title- POLICE OFFICER
Position Status- Full Time
Classification Title- Grade 112
Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary- Under general supervision, serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors and for the protection of College property.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Licensed as a Peace Officer in Texas and have required in-service training hours to be licensed as a Basic Peace Officer (or above) from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- Some law enforcement experience
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of police traffic RADAR operation
- Must have working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and Texas Transportation Code
- During a 13 week probationary period, must successfully complete the department’s entire Field Training Program
- Complete bi-annual 40 hours of Texas Peace Officer in-service training
- Able to successfully pass the department daytime, low-light firearms and basic patrol rifle course on an annual basis
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
- College/university campus law enforcement
Essential Functions
- Patrols the assigned area by foot, bicycle, or police vehicle to preserve the peace, enforce laws, prevent and detect crime, and respond to complaints
- Answers calls regarding service, accidents, disturbances, crime, distress, or illness
- Provides information, assistance, and service to students, staff, and the public
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, causes and results of accidents, and completes required reports
- Collects and preserves physical evidence, protects crime scene, and reports and records all facts of the incident
- Controls and directs traffic to enforce College parking rules and regulations
- Mediates and resolves conflicts involving students, department personnel, and community members
- Provides escort services as needed and assists state, county, and city law enforcement authorities as requested
- Conducts crime prevention programs and presentations for faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community
- Testifies at administrative hearings and in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions of individuals for a case
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
- This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Must have sufficient stamina to work long hours as necessary
- Ability to walk considerable distances during a shift
- Must be able to respond to calls at any time of the day or night
- Ability to be on an on-call rotation schedule throughout the year
- Capability of working and training under strenuous emergency and non-emergency conditions
- All Midland campuses of the college including the main campus, ATC, and Cogdell
- May be assigned to work the day shift, evening shift and/or midnight shift weekdays and/or weekends when manpower needs dictate
Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary- $31.43 per hour
Max Salary- $31.90 per hour
Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Number- P01276S2016
Open Date- 09/04/2024
Position Available- Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
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