Police Officer - Kilgore College Police Department

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

108d • $59,963 - $65,363

About The Position

Kilgore College Police Department is a fully licensed law enforcement agency within the State of Texas. Police Officers are part of the Kilgore College Police Department and report to the Chief of Police.

Requirements

• Must hold an active Texas Peace Officer license.
• Must meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a driving record that meets KCPD standards.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess a Texas driver’s license.
• Must be of good moral character and have a stable school, work, and driving record.
• Must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.
• Must pass a complete background check.
• Must not have left any agency with any designation other than an Honorable rating on their F5.
• Must have no TCOLE license suspensions due to disciplinary action.

Nice To Haves

• Master Peace Officer’s License.
• TCOLE Certified Instructor.
• TCOLE Certified Firearms Instructor.
• ALERRT Instructor certification.
• Any other specialized background that will assist in the training of officers and probationary officers.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and security of all college personnel, students, and visitors as well as all college property.
• Patrolling the college and surrounding area.
• Conducting investigations.
• Completing offense/incident reports.
• Responding to requests for assistance.
• Maintaining activity logs.
• Testifying in court when requested.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with area law enforcement agencies.
• Enforcing college rules, regulations, city ordinances, and state and federal laws.

Benefits

• Health, life, and income protection insurance.
• Excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities for full-time employees.
• Tuition scholarships for the employee and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level