Police Officer

SUMMARY:

The Police Officer, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information, and aid to the university community and campus facilities as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols designated areas by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving the violation(s) of criminal law.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities. Interviews complainants and generates reports to be forwarded to CID or other departments as needed.
• Secures crime scenes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders.
• Be available to assist faculty, staff and students with general information, inquiries, or other needs.
• Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests, juvenile hearings, depositions, and similar proceedings.
• Serves arrest warrants, search warrants and other papers, as required.
• Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or the potential for problems within an assigned area.
• Responsible for decisions as to the appropriate action necessary in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, federal, state, and local laws.
• Recognizes and reports safety hazards.
• Develop and maintain required skills and certificates. Attends continuing education courses/law enforcement training.
• Uses and properly cares for firearms and related police emergency equipment. Must wear and effectively utilize all department issued equipment, as well as, maintain provided uniform and equipment and present a professional appearance and image.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely while utilizing a police radio and other emergency equipment. Operate and qualify with the department issued firearms, utilizing both hands, as well as with each hand individually. Operate office equipment, camera systems and field equipment.
• Retain and retrieve information furnished in the form of bulletins, verbal reports, briefings, and training.
• Project a professional image, both on duty and off, as dictated by Texas A&M-Commerce Police Department policy and procedure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND:
  • Minimum of twelve (12) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university (must provide documentation of college credit with an official transcript) OR
  • Minimum of one (1) year of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. No equivalency will be granted unless the candidate was honorably discharged and has a DD Form 214 to document service and type of discharge. If the candidate is currently serving in the Reserves / Guard and a DD Form 214 is not available, appropriate documentation form the candidate’s unit verifying active duty service will suffice.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills
  • Fluent in American English. Proficient in American English grammar and spelling. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to:
  • Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and/or holidays.
  • Communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
  • Function under adverse and stressful conditions.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
  • Valid driver license and good driving record.
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license. All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.

• Physical/Psychological Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensee Medical Condition Declaration (L-2).
  • Ability to obtain a passing Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensee Psychological and Emotional Health Declaration (L-3).

• Other Requirements:
  • Background investigation and testing to include psychological examination required.  May be required to submit to polygraph exam and drug testing.  Due to the position you are applying for requires access to CJI systems, if it is found you have any of the following convictions on your criminal history report your application will be disqualified: 

    Felony Conviction

    Felony Deferred Adjudication

    Class A Misdemeanor Conviction

    Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

    Family Violence Conviction

• Open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) will be disqualified until disposition. The following will be a disqualifier for the amount of time listed:

  Class B Misdemeanor Conviction – 10 years

  Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication – 10 years

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer OR the equivalency of one of the following:

• Minimum of thirty (30) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university (must provide documentation of college credit with an official transcript) OR

• Minimum of three (3) years of active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. No equivalency will be granted unless the candidate was honorably discharged and has a DD Form 214 to document service and type of discharge. If the candidate is currently serving in the Reserves / Guard and a DD Form 214 is not available, appropriate documentation form the candidate’s unit verifying active duty service will suffice.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• None

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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