Part Time Peace Officer

Trinity Univesity • Waxahachie, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Police Officer in this position will carry out University and departmental rules, regulations, and procedures and see that the laws of Texas are upheld in an efficient, effective and professional demeanor as a representative of the department. A police officer must lead by example knowing first impressions are the key to the success of the department. Individual must have a good working knowledge of all directives including university policies. This job is for a TCOLE certified peace officer. You must already have your TCOLE certification before your first day of employment.

Requirements

• MUST BE TCOLE CERTIFIED
• High School graduate or its equivalent
• Currently certified as a Texas Peace Officer
• Firearms
• intermediate weapons to include: pepper spray, ASP baton, Taser
• hand held radio
• dispatch equipment
• university automobiles
• multi-line telephone equipment
• some general office machines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• the ability to act quickly and rationally in emergency situations
• the ability to interpret and implement numerous policies, procedures, and laws.
• Must have good physical stamina to handle emergency situations.
• Walking / Running
• Jumping
• Climbing Stairs
• Standing for long periods of time
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Lifting objects of 50 lbs or more
• Bike Riding
• Driving
• Exposed to inclement weather
• Must pass a physical examination to include drug screening and psychological profile.
• A thorough background investigation will be conducted, and applicant must have no felony convictions.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history; applicant may not have more than two moving violation in a three-year period.
• Requires working rotating shifts, holidays and overtime.
• Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements is an essential function of this position, including working all full-time regular hours as established for this position and any scheduled or emergency overtime.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Currently certified as a Texas Peace Officer
• two years of experience in the security or criminal justice field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations on all criminal and non-criminal cases that occur on campus.
• Patrols the campus in a University vehicle, bicycle or on foot.
• Provides service, information and directions to students, employees and visitors.
• Ensures University property and facilities are secure.
• Preserves the peace by all lawful means while ensuring the dignity and rights of individuals are preserved at all times.
• Enforces traffic laws, making violator contacts, placing subjects in custody or issuing warnings or citation, enforcing Federal, State and Local laws.
• Prepares reports on all activities, filing them with the immediate supervisor.
• Cooperates & collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.
• Complies with all of Trinity University policies & guidelines.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED