Police Officer

Coastal Bend College•Alice, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coastal Bend College Police Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and College property. The officer patrols assigned locations, responds to calls for service and emergencies, enforces applicable laws and College policies, investigates incidents, and works with College personnel and outside law enforcement and emergency-response partners. Primary patrol coverage is at the Alice and Kingsville locations, with travel to other College instructional sites as assigned. The officer also assists with safety and emergency-management training for College employees. The position requires five eight-hour shifts. Hours vary based on Department needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Employment is contingent on the College’s applicable hiring process, including a background investigation, review of driving and criminal history, verification of TCOLE license status, and any other screening required by law or College policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizenship.
Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) peace officer license in good standing.
Intermediate Peace Officer Certification or higher.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a college vehicle.
Ability to meet applicable legal requirements for peace officer licensure and to possess and use assigned law-enforcement equipment.
Ability to communicate professionally, exercise sound judgment, prepare clear written reports, and interact respectfully with students, employees, visitors, and partner agencies.
Ability to perform essential position functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including patrol, emergency response, and other duties inherent to police work.
If applicable, ability to meet College and legal requirements for required medical, psychological, physical-readiness, and drug-screening assessments.
Availability to work assigned shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Conduct visible foot and vehicle patrols of assigned College properties and facilities.
Respond to calls for service, emergencies, safety concerns, and reported criminal or traffic incidents; take appropriate action and request additional assistance when needed.
Enforce applicable laws and College policies; conduct investigations, document findings, and make arrests or refer charges when legally appropriate.
Prepare accurate and timely incident, activity, and other required reports, and communicate significant matters to the Chief of Police or designee.
Coordinate and share information, as appropriate, with local law enforcement, emergency management, and other partner agencies.
Operate assigned police vehicles safely; complete required vehicle inspections and promptly report damage, defects, or safety concerns.
Maintain a professional, identifiable department uniform and appearance while on duty, unless otherwise authorized.
Participate in community-policing and campus-safety activities, required training, and firearms and defensive-tactics proficiency requirements.
Follow department procedures, lawful directives from the Chief of Police or designee, and applicable College policies.
Assist with Safety & Emergency Management Trainings for all CBC employees.
Participate in college responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.