Peace Officer - Staff Pool

Houston Community College

49d

About The Position

Ensure the safety of all students, faculty, staff and visitors and provide security for all campus facilities and college property. Respond to and address emergency situations when required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Patrol an assigned area by foot, bicycle or vehicle to enforce city, state, and federal laws; investigate suspicious activities, individuals or conditions; and respond to calls for assistance or protection; Pursue a fleeing subject on foot through unfamiliar and varied terrain or buildings during both day and night by running, jogging, climbing over and/or through obstacles; Subdue a resisting or violent subject by physical contact or use of appropriate weapons and tools; Forcibly, and sometimes against strong resistance, apply handcuffs and other restraints while in various body positions; Safely operate a police vehicle in all types of traffic, weather, lighting conditions and, when necessary, above posted speed limits; Arrest or control a subject after a lengthy pursuit and/or physical struggle; Approach a subject of illegal activity and if necessary, pursue, wrestle, or fight with a subject in order to apprehend, detain, or control subject for the purpose of making an arrest or maintaining law and order; Physically remove a subject from a vehicle or building and place in a patrol vehicle by securely grasping or holding subject, dragging, lifting, and/or carrying subject; Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue, arrest, or emergency operations; Determine type and amount of appropriate force to use to apprehend subject; Operate standard weapons (handgun, shotgun, baton, chemical agent or other departmental provided weapon) to enforce law, detain a subject, or protect the life of self or others in situations that justify the use of force or deadly force; Assist or rescue individuals in need of aid or protection as a result of an accident or a crime; Conduct searches of buildings, vehicles, outdoor areas, persons, and other objects using vision, touch, hearing, and smell to find or detect potential weapons, contraband evidence, hazards, and stolen property or to find lost persons or objects for the purpose of seizing, investigating and/or rescue; Investigate and control the scene of a traffic accident to determine cause, and protect life and property; Control and direct traffic in situations requiring human intervention such as accidents, traffic signal failure, unusually heavy traffic conditions, or adverse weather conditions to ensure the public safety of individuals and property; Enforce traffic laws and regulations by issuing citations or warnings to individuals who commit violations or offenses; Provide testimony and protect the rights, property, and valuables of others in a truthful and honest manner without abusing the authority or integrity of the position; Gather information in criminal investigations to document facts and evidence. Prepare accurate and detailed reports by searching the scene and by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; Communicate orally and manually using radio, telephone, and Mobile Data Computers to give and obtain information, directions, instructions, and/or commands in order to provide assistance, build community rapport, protect the public, and make arrests; Interact with a variety of people functioning in various emotional states to manage interpersonal conflicts, develop community relations, resolve or stop criminal activity, obtain or give information, issue citations, counsel and give aid, or maintain order and provide service; Enter into dangerous situations and confront hazards in a logical and mature manner; Monitor and report any irregularities, such as fire hazards, safety hazards, and security deficiencies; Guard against theft of college property; Assist medical personnel as needed; Transport and book arrested persons; Complete crime prevention surveys at his/her assigned campus; Conduct crime prevention programs for students, faculty and staff; Work closely with college administration to resolve conflicts between students faculty and staff; Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit reports; and Conduct accident and injury investigations and submit reports.

Requirements

Candidate must pass an in depth background investigation, have no integrity issues that could harm this department, institution or his/her credibility related to testifying in court.
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
Must have successfully completed and provide documentation of passing the TCLEOSE Peace Officer Licensing Exam (minimum 70%25) or produce a valid TCOLE Peace Officer license (i.e. Pocket Card or Certification document).
Three years police experience with Honorable F5 separations from all previous agencies. In lieu of experience, the candidate must meet one of the following two requirements: Twelve (12) earned hours of college credits from an accredited institution or Honorable Discharge from the military
Attach required documents for consideration for this position.
TCOLE Pocket Card or Certification (Required)
Valid Texas Driver's License (Required)
Education transcript, diploma, or GED (Required)
Must be able to lift and move 150 lbs. without assistance
Must be able to enter and exit department vehicles quickly and without assistance
Must be able to run 100 yards without stopping and be functional upon completion
Must be able to perform all the essential duties listed without assistance
Per HCC Policy C: 4.7 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, a drug and/or alcohol test is required if a conditional job offer is made.
Employees in this position will be scheduled to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment. Employees will be expected to work holidays, nights and/or weekends to meet staffing and scheduling requirements
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a diverse population
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
Able to mediate conflicts and demonstrate professional behavior in highly stressful situations
Remain calm, composed, undistracted, and in full control of cognitive abilities while functioning appropriately in hostile, dangerous, or frightening situations that may require use of deadly force
Maintain rational decision-making and self-control in situations or environments that are personally offensive (cases of child abuse, child molestation, sexual assault, extreme trauma or death, etc.) or which involve considerable stress, danger, personal risk, violence, hostility, or the use of force
Maintain composure and exercise restraint when verbally or physically provoked in hostile or violent environments.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area by foot, bicycle or vehicle to enforce city, state, and federal laws; investigate suspicious activities, individuals or conditions; and respond to calls for assistance or protection
Pursue a fleeing subject on foot through unfamiliar and varied terrain or buildings during both day and night by running, jogging, climbing over and/or through obstacles
Subdue a resisting or violent subject by physical contact or use of appropriate weapons and tools
Forcibly, and sometimes against strong resistance, apply handcuffs and other restraints while in various body positions
Safely operate a police vehicle in all types of traffic, weather, lighting conditions and, when necessary, above posted speed limits
Arrest or control a subject after a lengthy pursuit and/or physical struggle
Approach a subject of illegal activity and if necessary, pursue, wrestle, or fight with a subject in order to apprehend, detain, or control subject for the purpose of making an arrest or maintaining law and order
Physically remove a subject from a vehicle or building and place in a patrol vehicle by securely grasping or holding subject, dragging, lifting, and/or carrying subject
Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue, arrest, or emergency operations
Determine type and amount of appropriate force to use to apprehend subject
Operate standard weapons (handgun, shotgun, baton, chemical agent or other departmental provided weapon) to enforce law, detain a subject, or protect the life of self or others in situations that justify the use of force or deadly force
Assist or rescue individuals in need of aid or protection as a result of an accident or a crime
Conduct searches of buildings, vehicles, outdoor areas, persons, and other objects using vision, touch, hearing, and smell to find or detect potential weapons, contraband evidence, hazards, and stolen property or to find lost persons or objects for the purpose of seizing, investigating and/or rescue
Investigate and control the scene of a traffic accident to determine cause, and protect life and property
Control and direct traffic in situations requiring human intervention such as accidents, traffic signal failure, unusually heavy traffic conditions, or adverse weather conditions to ensure the public safety of individuals and property
Enforce traffic laws and regulations by issuing citations or warnings to individuals who commit violations or offenses
Provide testimony and protect the rights, property, and valuables of others in a truthful and honest manner without abusing the authority or integrity of the position
Gather information in criminal investigations to document facts and evidence. Prepare accurate and detailed reports by searching the scene and by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects
Communicate orally and manually using radio, telephone, and Mobile Data Computers to give and obtain information, directions, instructions, and/or commands in order to provide assistance, build community rapport, protect the public, and make arrests
Interact with a variety of people functioning in various emotional states to manage interpersonal conflicts, develop community relations, resolve or stop criminal activity, obtain or give information, issue citations, counsel and give aid, or maintain order and provide service
Enter into dangerous situations and confront hazards in a logical and mature manner
Monitor and report any irregularities, such as fire hazards, safety hazards, and security deficiencies
Guard against theft of college property
Assist medical personnel as needed
Transport and book arrested persons
Complete crime prevention surveys at his/her assigned campus
Conduct crime prevention programs for students, faculty and staff
Work closely with college administration to resolve conflicts between students faculty and staff
Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit reports
Conduct accident and injury investigations and submit reports