Lieutenant (Re-posted)

Summary

Job Title

Security Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining a high standard of security and protection for college students, faculty, staff, property. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and security of all District/Campus buildings and equipment by preserving law and order through enforcing laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge and compliance of legal requirements.
• Ensures policies, procedures, and reports are incompliance.
• Patrol assigned campus (es) by walking or driving within district's jurisdiction.
• Respond to all calls on campus (es) concerning accidents, and reports of suspicious activity.
• Respond and investigate all criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel or students as needed.
• Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, physical records, and documents as required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
• Ensures all officers keep their Laredo College Campus Police Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual updated.
• Responsible for compliance of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rule 218.9. Continuing firearms proficiency requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and background activities, including but not limited to: proctoring examinations, performing background checks, and maintaining required records on files.
• Supervise, monitor, operate CCTV system and respond to suspicious activity within district's jurisdiction.
• Monitor Emergency-Talk-A-Phones and report any malfunctions.
• Supervise, monitor, and operate safety and security alarm system and response.
• Respond and provide medical assistance to include CPR/AED, First Aid and other welfare concerns.
• Provide battery jumper cables, open locked vehicles, and tire air assistance.
• Responsible for safekeeping of building keys and related tasks.
• Open office doors in emergency situations after hours.
• Make emergency notifications on campus (es).
• Manage campus parking.
• Give safety and law enforcement lectures.
• Maintain a vigorous college-wide safety program.
• Assist police personnel in performing their duties.
• Checks and evaluates police personnel performance.
• Assist the Chief of Police in personnel matters on employment, training and grievances.
• Responsible for follow-up reports for all incidents on campus.
• Oversees the general operation of the department with regard to personnel, absenteeism and tardiness, which are detrimental to campus safety.
• In the event of absences, see that an officer is assigned to replace the absent officer.
• Hold departmental meetings as often as necessary to insure smooth functioning of departmental affairs.
• Conduct in-service training on updates of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and any other related statute.
• Collects statistics and prepares the Uniform Crime Report in compliance with The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.
• Performs additional related duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

Notice: Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Associate's Degree
• 10 years law enforcement experience.
• 5 years of experience rank of Sergeant or higher with supervisory administrative experience.
• Texas Peace Officer license.
• Master Peace Officer license.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray certificate.
• Expandable Baton certificate.
• Current handgun proficiency certificate as required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of experience rank of Sergeant or higher with supervisory administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced in the use of personal computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Federal Statutes.
• Knowledge of techniques of criminal investigation, including knowledge of police report writing.
• Knowledge of all laws relating to subduing offenders, use of handgun, handcuffs, OC spray and expandable baton.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relations with district students, employees and the public.

Additional Information

Introductory Review Period: All staff hires are subject to a 90-day introductory review period.

Supervision Exercised Lieutenant will supervise Telecommunications Operator, Police Aides that monitor the reserved parking lots and Patrol Officers.

Supervision Received Lieutenant will be supervised by the Chief of Police.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service.

Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC

Job Description

Job Title

Security Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining a high standard of security and protection for college students, faculty, staff, property. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and security of all District/Campus buildings and equipment by preserving law and order through enforcing laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge and compliance of legal requirements.
• Ensures policies, procedures, and reports are incompliance.
• Patrol assigned campus (es) by walking or driving within district's jurisdiction.
• Respond to all calls on campus (es) concerning accidents, and reports of suspicious activity.
• Respond and investigate all criminal offenses that occur within district's jurisdiction.
• Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence.
• Arrest perpetrators, file appropriate charges, and ensure placement in jail or juvenile detention centers for law violations as necessary.
• Help provide traffic control at athletic events, school closings or openings, or at any other time.
• Provide protection to or escort district personnel or students as needed.
• Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, physical records, and documents as required, including affidavits for arrest, incident reports, and activity reports.
• Ensures all officers keep their Laredo College Campus Police Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual updated.
• Responsible for compliance of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Rule 218.9. Continuing firearms proficiency requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and background activities, including but not limited to: proctoring examinations, performing background checks, and maintaining required records on files.
• Supervise, monitor, operate CCTV system and respond to suspicious activity within district's jurisdiction.
• Monitor Emergency-Talk-A-Phones and report any malfunctions.
• Supervise, monitor, and operate safety and security alarm system and response.
• Respond and provide medical assistance to include CPR/AED, First Aid and other welfare concerns.
• Provide battery jumper cables, open locked vehicles, and tire air assistance.
• Responsible for safekeeping of building keys and related tasks.
• Open office doors in emergency situations after hours.
• Make emergency notifications on campus (es).
• Manage campus parking.
• Give safety and law enforcement lectures.
• Maintain a vigorous college-wide safety program.
• Assist police personnel in performing their duties.
• Checks and evaluates police personnel performance.
• Assist the Chief of Police in personnel matters on employment, training and grievances.
• Responsible for follow-up reports for all incidents on campus.
• Oversees the general operation of the department with regard to personnel, absenteeism and tardiness, which are detrimental to campus safety.
• In the event of absences, see that an officer is assigned to replace the absent officer.
• Hold departmental meetings as often as necessary to insure smooth functioning of departmental affairs.
• Conduct in-service training on updates of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and any other related statute.
• Collects statistics and prepares the Uniform Crime Report in compliance with The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.
• Performs additional related duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills

Notice: Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Associate's Degree
• 10 years law enforcement experience.
• 5 years of experience rank of Sergeant or higher with supervisory administrative experience.
• Texas Peace Officer license.
• Master Peace Officer license.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray certificate.
• Expandable Baton certificate.
• Current handgun proficiency certificate as required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of experience rank of Sergeant or higher with supervisory administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced in the use of personal computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Federal Statutes.
• Knowledge of techniques of criminal investigation, including knowledge of police report writing.
• Knowledge of all laws relating to subduing offenders, use of handgun, handcuffs, OC spray and expandable baton.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise important human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relations with district students, employees and the public.

Additional Information

Introductory Review Period: All staff hires are subject to a 90-day introductory review period.

Supervision Exercised Lieutenant will supervise Telecommunications Operator, Police Aides that monitor the reserved parking lots and Patrol Officers.

Supervision Received Lieutenant will be supervised by the Chief of Police.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service.

Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC