Police Officer- Sergeant

Grayson College•Denison, TX

7d•$29 - $44

About The Position

Police Officer- Sergeant : Role: The Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising sworn police officers. The Sergeant provides a safe campus environment for a diverse population of students through conventional and non-conventional law enforcement methods. The Sergeant acts as a liaison between patrol personnel and command staff while maintaining an active operational role. In addition, serves as second-in-command in the absence of the chief. The salary range of $29.08 to $43.63 per hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year Personal Leave- 200 hours for FT employees per year Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 30% Directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates police department personnel in accordance with TCOLE regulations. Serves as the on call supervisor as assigned and prepares the monthly patrol schedule. Acts as the department’s firearms instructor. This position ensures compliance with Texas law, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements, Grayson College policies, and recognized best practices in campus policing. 25% Investigates suspicious persons, suspected criminal activity, and public nuisances. Collects evidence, identifies and interviews witnesses, and makes arrests when necessary. Initiates preliminary internal inquiries related to complaints or potential policy violations and documents findings. Serves as the department’s evidence technician, logging all items into the evidence room while ensuring the integrity and security of evidence. Responds to and manages critical incidents, including felonies, violent crimes, sexual assaults, Title IX-related matters, and Cleryreportable offenses. 15% Patrols college facilities and property by motor vehicle or on foot. Monitors sporting events, locks and unlocks doors, and escorts students and staff as needed. Responds to calls for assistance. Issues citations as needed for violations of law or campus rules. 10% Manages the daily staffing schedule of police officers and extra duty assignments for athletic events and the South Campus. 5% Provides training to students and staff on various aspects of campus safety. Collaborates with campus departments to support and facilitate workshops, camps, and other collegeu2011related activities. 5% Prepares required reports, reviews daily bodyu2011cam footage, approves officer reports, and ensures compliance with key Texas statutes and TCOLE rules. 5% Participates in campus committees as requested 5% Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have served two years full-time as a Texas Peace Officer or served 2 years full-time in the Military/Emergency Services.
(1) A two year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.
TCOLE certification required.
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.
Must maintain a valid drivers' license.
Must have valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain within the first six months of employment.
Proven track record of ethical leadership and sound decision making in previous and current positions.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. This includes being able to demonstrate a lack of criminal history or continuous ties to a foreign adversary, as defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is a minimum qualification for all positions that research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, such as communications systems, computer networks, and cybersecurity systems.

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates police department personnel in accordance with TCOLE regulations.
Serves as the on call supervisor as assigned and prepares the monthly patrol schedule.
Acts as the department’s firearms instructor.
Investigates suspicious persons, suspected criminal activity, and public nuisances.
Collects evidence, identifies and interviews witnesses, and makes arrests when necessary.
Initiates preliminary internal inquiries related to complaints or potential policy violations and documents findings.
Serves as the department’s evidence technician, logging all items into the evidence room while ensuring the integrity and security of evidence.
Responds to and manages critical incidents, including felonies, violent crimes, sexual assaults, Title IX-related matters, and Cleryreportable offenses.
Patrols college facilities and property by motor vehicle or on foot.
Monitors sporting events, locks and unlocks doors, and escorts students and staff as needed.
Responds to calls for assistance.
Issues citations as needed for violations of law or campus rules.
Manages the daily staffing schedule of police officers and extra duty assignments for athletic events and the South Campus.
Provides training to students and staff on various aspects of campus safety.
Collaborates with campus departments to support and facilitate workshops, camps, and other collegeu2011related activities.
Prepares required reports, reviews daily bodyu2011cam footage, approves officer reports, and ensures compliance with key Texas statutes and TCOLE rules.
Participates in campus committees as requested
Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
Personal Leave- 200 hours for FT employees per year
Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.