Police Officer

This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for sworn law enforcement officers, responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers maintain peace and order while enforcing College rules, regulations, state and federal laws, and provide law enforcement protection and related services for San Jacinto College Campuses (North, Central, South, Generation Park, and Maritime).

Responsibilities

• Review reports daily for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures; determine and monitor follow-up actions required; prepare and submit a variety of police reports, records, and correspondence.
• Patrol San Jacinto College property to detect and deter criminal activity, identify unsafe conditions, and provide a safe environment for the College community.
• Develop and maintain strong positive working relationships with SJCPD leadership, officers, non-sworn personnel, employees, and leadership of the College.
• Engage in crime prevention/reduction activities including security escorts, women’s self-defense training, security assessments, personnel safety, and property security education programs.
• Instill a strong customer service and community policing philosophy within the assigned division of the police department.
• Conduct training programs in areas of expertise for police department personnel.
• Make critical decisions through analysis of available information and emerging problems to achieve effective solutions.
• Conduct criminal investigations, document investigative progress, coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies, and submit completed investigations for prosecution and adjudication.
• Provide first-aid to members of the College community and assist emergency medical and fire department personnel responding to college property.
• Enforce State traffic laws and San Jacinto College parking regulations.
• Provide security for special events and dignitary protection for high-profile visitors to the College.
• Maintain police department equipment, vehicles, software, computers, uniforms, and firearms.
• Act as property and evidence custodian for the police department.
• Conduct background investigations and assist with hiring processes for new personnel.
• Maintain the highest level of professional standards and ensure compliance with all San Jacinto College and Police Department policies and guidelines.
• Serve as a model of excellence, supporting, promoting, and emulating the College Values, mission statement, goals, and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a current Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of TCOLE peace officer certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driver’s record.
• Hold a current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and critical decision-making skills in a law enforcement environment relevant to San Jacinto College.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to provide quality control for the delivery of police department services and documentation.
• Innovative, comprehensive, and analytical thinking.
• Ethical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of duties.
• Exhibits appropriate critical thinking skills in the performance of job responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, including criminal offenses, emergency situations, traffic stops, severe weather conditions, and a wide range of calls for service.
• Willingness to work any shift or assignment, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and special events.
• High degree of risk and exposure to various hazards inherent in police work.

Physical Activity

• May be required to sit, stand, drive, walk, run, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, push, pull, carry, reach above head, lift, lower, grasp, hold, climb, and balance.
• Must remain awake, alert, and visually observant at all times, with full use of arms, hands, and legs.
• Duties require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Pay

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year (Salary Grade: 113).