Campus Police Officer

Summary

Campus Police OfficerThis position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.Responsible for the execution of the Weatherford College Police Department's mission statement; to provide a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Weatherford College; guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.Required Education - HS diploma or equivalent; TX basic peace officer certificationPreferred Education - 30 college credit hoursRequired Experience - 0-6 months related experiencePreferred Experience - Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.Supervises on duty security personnel.Active TCOLE license required. Valid current Driver's License RequiredThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Activity - WalkFrequency - ConstantTask - Walking to various locations on campusActivity - SitFrequency - OccasionalTask - Sitting at a desk to perform job dutiesActivity - Lift 21-50 lbsFrequency - OccasionalTask - Lifting/moving supplies and equipmentActivity - StandFrequency - FrequentTask - Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.Activity - Carry up to 20 lbsFrequency - ConstantTask - Will need to wear full complement of police equipment when on duty, to include pistol, radio, body armor, etc.Activity - Push/pull over 50 lbsFrequency - OccasionalTask - May need to physically move heavy equipment. May need to physically pull or push people out of harm's way in emergency situations.Activity - CrawlFrequency - OccasionalTask - May occasionally need to crawl into confined spaces to check for safety issues.Activity - ClimbFrequency - OccasionalTask - May occasionally need to climb ladders to access building rooftops or participate in trainingActivity - Kneel/SquatFrequency - FrequentTask - Will frequently need to kneel and squat to pick up items off the ground, and to participate in firearms training.Activity - HandleFrequency - OccasionalTask - Will need to safely handle firearms and other weapons.Activity - TalkFrequency - ConstantTask - Will constantly need to communicate verbally with people on campus.Activity - SeeFrequency - ConstantTask - Must have vision sufficient to maintain situational awareness at all times.Activity - Drive vehicleFrequency - FrequentTask - Will need to safely operate WCPD vehicles.Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.Example of condition - Using a computer to perform job dutiesExample of condition - Patrolling the campus in all weather conditionsPotential hazards when dealing with the general publicWill occasionally be exposed to loud and noisy conditions, during protests, athletic events, and firearms training.May occasionally need to access confined areas to search for suspects and safety hazards.

Job Description

Campus Police OfficerThis position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.Responsible for the execution of the Weatherford College Police Department's mission statement; to provide a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Weatherford College; guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.Required Education - HS diploma or equivalent; TX basic peace officer certificationPreferred Education - 30 college credit hoursRequired Experience - 0-6 months related experiencePreferred Experience - Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.Supervises on duty security personnel.Active TCOLE license required. Valid current Driver's License RequiredThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Activity - WalkFrequency - ConstantTask - Walking to various locations on campusActivity - SitFrequency - OccasionalTask - Sitting at a desk to perform job dutiesActivity - Lift 21-50 lbsFrequency - OccasionalTask - Lifting/moving supplies and equipmentActivity - StandFrequency - FrequentTask - Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.Activity - Carry up to 20 lbsFrequency - ConstantTask - Will need to wear full complement of police equipment when on duty, to include pistol, radio, body armor, etc.Activity - Push/pull over 50 lbsFrequency - OccasionalTask - May need to physically move heavy equipment. May need to physically pull or push people out of harm's way in emergency situations.Activity - CrawlFrequency - OccasionalTask - May occasionally need to crawl into confined spaces to check for safety issues.Activity - ClimbFrequency - OccasionalTask - May occasionally need to climb ladders to access building rooftops or participate in trainingActivity - Kneel/SquatFrequency - FrequentTask - Will frequently need to kneel and squat to pick up items off the ground, and to participate in firearms training.Activity - HandleFrequency - OccasionalTask - Will need to safely handle firearms and other weapons.Activity - TalkFrequency - ConstantTask - Will constantly need to communicate verbally with people on campus.Activity - SeeFrequency - ConstantTask - Must have vision sufficient to maintain situational awareness at all times.Activity - Drive vehicleFrequency - FrequentTask - Will need to safely operate WCPD vehicles.Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.Example of condition - Using a computer to perform job dutiesExample of condition - Patrolling the campus in all weather conditionsPotential hazards when dealing with the general publicWill occasionally be exposed to loud and noisy conditions, during protests, athletic events, and firearms training.May occasionally need to access confined areas to search for suspects and safety hazards.