Police Corporal

About the role

Under general supervision, serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for training, mentoring and providing leadership guidance in the absence of a shift supervisor. As well as being responsible for the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors and for the protection of University property.

Essential Duties

• Patrols 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 and provides information, assistance, and service to students, staff, and the public.
• Investigates 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 incident.
• Controls and directs traffic to enforce University parking regulations and departmental towing policies.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts involving students, department personnel and community members.
• Provides escort service 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized or technical training (30 college credits). Bachelor's Degree or Higher preferred.
• Licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
• Advance Peace Officer certification through Texas Commission for Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Field Training Officer Certification (FTO).
• Master Peace Officer Certification.
• Basic TCOLE Instructor Certification.
• A minimum of 7 years prior Law Enforcement experience or a minimum of 5 years employment with Texas Southern University Police Department. Seven (7) Years of Police Experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.
• No Criminal Charges.
• Shift work varies.
• Able to obtain security clearance.
• Auto Insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County laws.
• Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Other job-related software and systems.
• Safety guidelines.
• Supervisory techniques.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job, family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Operating equipment.
• Strong management.
• Coordinating work of others.
• Strategic planning.
• Schedule management.
• Planning activities.
• Leading projects.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Operate a police radio and keyboard terminals.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Perform specific assignments with minimal oral or written directions.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public and departmental employees.
• Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of good understanding of human relations.
• Schedule, organize and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations.

Pay

Police Officer "Certification Pay": Intermediate $1,200 annually; Advanced $2,400 annually; Master $4,800 annually.

Years of Service Multiple: $6,000 (0-3 years total police experience, excluding corrections, armed security, military police); $9,000 (4-9 years total police experience, excluding corrections, armed security, military police); $12,000 (10 years or more total police experience, excluding corrections, armed security, military police).

Hiring Range: $28.58 - $36.44 per hour (FTE).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for up to 6 hours per semester to attend classes at Texas Southern University. Minimum passing grade of "C" and the ability to maintain a GPA of 2.0 is required for reimbursement.

Working Conditions

• Standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend, or lift.
• May require routine travel.

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