Police Officer

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief of Police and working in coordination with the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer works to provide a safe environment for students, faculty/staff, and visitors by their physical presence and through vehicle or foot patrol. The Police Officer will conduct themselves in a professional community-oriented policing style, responding to emergencies, assisting emergency units, and enforcing laws and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds by vehicle or on foot to prevent crime, enforce policy, laws, and provide a safe environment.
• Maintain high visibility and perform police community relation activities by assisting staff, students, and visitors, promoting a positive image of the University and the Police Department.
• Monitor campus surroundings and make recommendations for crime prevention.
• Conduct security checks of academic buildings, student residences, and all other University buildings and property. Assist in locking and unlocking buildings.
• Respond to emergency calls, complaints, and disturbances; conduct investigations; and submit appropriate reports.
• Keep records of activities, prepare reports, and documentation concerning crimes and complaints.
• Assist with special events for all University or community events on or off campus.
• As needed, assist the campus community when health services, counseling services, securing parking for events, maintenance, housekeeping, and other divisions are not available.
• Perform individual special assignments (crime prevention, training, traffic, etc.).
• Appear and testify in court as necessary.

Additional Duties

• Assist other Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Make daily bank deposits for the University business office.
• Perform simple maintenance on department vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer certification or above.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Knowledge of police department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to use and care for vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment.
• Knowledge and skill to drive necessary vehicles adeptly.
• Maintain the minimum annual training hours as required by TCOLE.
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedure manuals, reports, memos, laws, statutes, and ordinances.
• Ability to write accurate and coherent reports producing a reliable work product.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action.
• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
• Possess excellent interaction and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Willingness to adhere to the University’s core values.
• Demonstrated professional manner with all internal and external University constituencies.
• Proven ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Understanding and commitment to a liberal arts education, including the ability to relate to a liberal arts faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Certification.
• TCOLE Instructor Certification.
• TCOLE CIT Certification.
• ALERRT Certified Instructor.
• Taser Certified.
• Some college work in criminal justice, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of law enforcement experience.

Pay

Hourly Salary: Up to $33.25 per hour. The final hourly rate for the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, up to the stated maximum.

This position is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization. All individuals hired are required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process as required by applicable law. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

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