Police Lieutenant

Dallas College

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates assigned personnel on a designated shift and at assigned campus and satellite locations. The role oversees police operations to protect the welfare of faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property within Dallas College’s jurisdiction. It also develops or coordinates community programming on relevant law enforcement topics. The lieutenant promotes a collaborative, community-centered public safety model and ensures police services are ethical, culturally sensitive, and supportive of student success and academic achievement. The position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree plus eight years of law enforcement experience, including two years as a sergeant; alternatively, ten years of law enforcement experience at Dallas College, including two years as a sergeant.
Current and valid Texas Peace Officer license, Intermediate TCOLE license, and driver’s license.
Knowledge and ability to enforce and maintain law and order through vehicular, ATV, and pedestrian patrol, surveillance, evidence collection, investigation, crime prevention, and enforcement of applicable laws and Dallas College policies.
Training or ability to obtain training in emergency medical treatment, including CPR/AED, until medical personnel arrive.
Ability to analyze situations quickly, accurately, and objectively and determine an appropriate course of action.
Effective problem-solving, sound decision-making, and good judgment, including under stress.
Ability to handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and respectfully, including interactions with people experiencing mental health-related illnesses.
Ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, and generate reports.
Ability to prepare incident reports, assist with case preparation, and appear in court as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Ability to establish positive, cooperative, productive working relationships within the Dallas College community.
Demonstrated successful leadership and understanding of and commitment to the challenges of 21st-century community policing.
Good moral character, integrity, honesty, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of Dallas College critical infrastructure.
Ability to carry and safely handle a handgun, baton, electronic control weapon, and/or defense spray, and to wear body armor when required.
Ability to safely operate police vehicles, including ATVs and similar vehicles.
Ability to maintain peace officer licensure through biannual TCOLE-mandated training.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, running, walking, climbing rough terrain, fences and obstacles, operating a motor vehicle for extended periods, and controlling or escorting individuals, including disabled or combative persons.
Ability to use office-related equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines; physical activities also include reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, bending, crawling, and pulling.
Psychological testing, drug-dependency testing, and a physical medical examination are conditions of employment.
Must work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Official transcripts and licenses are required.
Subject to criminal background screening; some positions may require fingerprint checks.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate assigned personnel, including traffic regulation, property patrol, law and policy enforcement, and accident or criminal investigations.
Manage campus police operations and personnel at designated campus and satellite locations.
Assist with compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
Provide daily status reports to the supervisor regarding follow-up investigations, potential hazards, and related matters.
Maintain compliance with data-collection procedures required by Texas racial profiling reporting laws.
Carry and safely handle assigned weapons and defensive equipment, and successfully complete periodic testing on them.
Wear body armor when in uniform and as required by department policy.
Safely operate police vehicles, including ATVs and similar vehicles, in compliance with applicable laws and departmental policies.
Maintain working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and stay current on relevant laws, ordinances, and training.
Maintain peace officer licensure through required biannual TCOLE training.
Ensure police operations are ethical, culturally sensitive, and oriented toward effective service and student success.
Build effective relationships with the Dallas College community through integrity in decisions, communication, and treatment of others.
Motivate, evaluate, and support assigned employees; ensure they meet training and other requirements for peace officer licensure retention.
Provide employee feedback and inspect facilities, making recommendations for security patrol.
Ensure assigned personnel know the campus, its property, and conditions or problems requiring police attention.
Supervise the use and maintenance of weapons and equipment.
Perform patrol officer duties when not acting in a supervisory capacity.
Secure crime scenes, mediate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, and make arrests.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with the college community and public, including in stressful situations; provide excellent customer service and communicate by radio, telephone, and in person.
Complete required Dallas College professional development training each academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.