POLICE OFFICER
Job Description
Job Title
POLICE OFFICERPosition Status
Full TimeClassification Title
Police Officer-12 mWork Location
Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TXJob 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 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.
Pay Statement
Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.Posting Number
P01209S2016Open Date
04/11/2024Position Available
ImmediatelySpecial Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and license or certification.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
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