Police Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application.
• The State of Texas requires all peace officers to be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States. If a legal permanent resident, the applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States with at least two years of service before discharge and presents evidence satisfactory to the commission that the person has applied for United States citizenship.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
• Good moral character and ability to furnish acceptable character references.
• Understanding of and willingness to abide by the Police Officers Code of Ethics.
• Physical ability to perform Police Officer (Law Enforcement) duties.
• Ability and willingness to work long or irregular hours, on various and changing shifts, sometimes under severe emotional stress and inclement weather.
• Exercises good judgment and utilizes tact and courtesy when working with the public under frequently stressful conditions.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively under emergency (high stress) situations.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and superior oral communication skills.
• Ability to formulate effective solutions to problem situations in accordance with statutes, regulations, and training.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, criminal justice, sociology, computer science, or a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provides high visibility patrol to the campus by vehicle, bike, and foot.
• Has an understanding of how to balance time during shift to achieve optimal results (i.e. doesnt focus on just one or two areas).
• Accurately generates appropriate paperwork required from position.
• Routinely inspects maintains any and all equipment issued to them.
• Demonstrates initiative and encourages service and process improvements.
• Ensures compliance with policies, statutes, safety guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates and encourages honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct.
• Delivers responsive, courteous and accurate delivery of service.
• Has an understanding of peak work periods and demonstrates responsibility by regular attendance.
• Does not allow personal problems to interfere with job responsibilities and accepts responsibility for actions.
• Regularly engages with the community to develop and foster positive public/police relationships.
• Understands that just because you can do something legally doesn't mean its necessary (What you can do vs. what you should do).
• Works as a member of a team placing team goals ahead of individual goals.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor in the workplace and uses interpersonal skills constructively to resolve conflicts.
• Reflects reasoned judgment and common sense when identifying/resolving issues w/focus on optimal outcomes and uses appropriate discretion in resolving problems, performance issues, and complaints.
• Quantity and quality of work activities are directed toward optimal resource utilization and outcome.

Benefits

• TRS Eligible