Full-Time Campus Police Officer
About The Position
The Campus Police Officer performs police duties comparable to those performed in other jurisdictions, enforcing state and federal laws as well as Alvin College rules and regulations. The officer supports community policing, patrol, law enforcement, investigations, parking enforcement, building security, motorist assistance, special-event coverage, and communications. The role maintains an active patrol presence at College locations to help provide a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and community members. Candidates must meet the stated qualifications and pass the required screening and hiring steps, including a physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, physical examination, psychological screening, drug test, and firearms qualification. The position may require travel to the main campus and various offsite locations. Official transcripts and/or certifications must be provided within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license and current with TCOLE-mandated training and hours.
- Current valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
- Working knowledge of computers and artificial intelligence tools, and the ability to use AI responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of criminal, traffic, and civil law as they relate to police officer duties.
- Good communication skills and the ability to de-escalate situations.
- Ability to work professionally with other agencies and to respond when emergencies arise.
- Ability to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Must pass the physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, physical examination, psychological screening, and drug test.
- Must qualify with duty firearms with an Alvin College Police Department firearms instructor on or before the first day of Field Training.
- Must meet any other standards set by law or TCOLE rule.
- Must provide official transcripts and/or certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Must pass a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Nice To Haves
- Law enforcement experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Enforce all state and federal laws and College rules and regulations.
- Maintain an active patrol presence at College campus locations to help ensure a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
- Conduct criminal investigations, motorist assists, key assists, building checks, and other assigned duties.
- Provide community policing, law enforcement, parking enforcement, building security, special-event coverage, and communications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
