District Police, Patrol Officer

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

6d•$57,773 - $72,216•Onsite

About The Position

To provide safety and security to the students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property at Austin Community College campuses.

Requirements

Texas Peace Officer License and Valid Texas Drivers License.
Must meet all Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education requirements for employment as a patrol officer.
Ability to successfully complete criminal background check, drug screen, and psychological and physical examinations prior to employment.
Past supervisors may be interviewed for a reference.
High school diploma or educational equivalent and successful completion of an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Program.
Maintaining an established work schedule, including some evenings, weekends.
Required to respond to emergencies after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closures.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
Care, maintenance, and safe operation of firearms and impact weapons.
Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Reviewing and preparing narrative and statistical reports and records.
Interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicating with violators and mediating difficult situations.
Operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.
Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
No work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Thirty college credit hours.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties of a licensed police officer within the context of a college environment; coordinates and assists other officers.
Writes and files daily logs, incident reports, issues parking permits, and citations.
Provides faculty and staff, students and visitors, with information and directions.
Opens and secures buildings and classrooms.
Maintains departmental equipment and monitors college equipment inventory in routine patrols.
Testifies on behalf of the college in all court proceedings as required.
May be required to act as a lead police officer in orienting, training, or assisting other officers.
Informs and works collaboratively with campus managers on all issues and operations related to campus safety and security, and to address identified campus needs and concerns.