Police Officer

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Employment/ POSITION:

Police Officer - Full-Time - Lufkin

EMPLOYMENT DATE

Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Graduate of Texas Peace Officer Licensing Course.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.

Preferred:

• Intermediate Texas Peace Officer proficiency.
• Mental Health Officer certification.

Special Demands:

• Physical Demands o The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. o Work is normally performed on a typical college campus. o Some physical effort required with the employee occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. o Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods, and may be exposed to extreme temperatures during the summer as well as winter conditions. o Possible exposure to physical risk. o Carries and uses a firearm and other defense weapons in accordance with policies, procedures, and laws, and must remain proficient in their use.

• Work Environment o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. o Some travel may be required.

Expectations:

• Interact with a diverse student population.
• Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Verbally interact effectively and respectfully, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and make sound decisions.
• Manage rapidly and adjust changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position will report to the Chief of Police for job responsibilities and other College related activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the protection and security of all College property;
• Enforce regulations concerning parking, blocking or impeding traffic flow;
• Investigate criminal and non-criminal complaints and incidents against persons and property;
• Process crime scenes;
• Make needed contact with defendant and complainants;
• Subdue violent, dangerous or disruptive persons and take appropriate action such as arresting, removing them from campus, or referring them for administrative action;
• Testify and make case presentations in grand juries, courts, and other venues as necessary;
• Write reports, parking citations, daily activity logs, and related legal and administrative reports, including Clery reporting data;
• Assist in preparing annual reports required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, annual campus safety report, and the annual report for the Clery Act;
• Network with municipal, county, and other law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's offices within the college service area;
• Attend meetings and successfully complete training sessions to satisfy all police officer requirements;
• Provide Law Enforcement duties and Security actions for special events;
• Participate in appropriate professional development for campus police officers;
• Provide presence and maintain the peace at all campus events as assigned;
• Assist residence life staff with problematic dorm activity;
• Develop ideas and recommend solutions related to campus safety and law enforcement related activities;
• Periodically unlock building doors for individuals and provide access for event activity;
• Report maintenance issues, security deficiencies, and hazardous conditions that appear across campus; and
• Complete daily, monthly, overtime, and special event logs and time and attendance record.

CONTRACT & SALARY

$51,000.00 per year in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.

SCHEDULE

A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position. Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas. Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised. Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person