"Collin Police Officer"

Job Details

Primary Location: 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074. We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience.

Job Summary: This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) sworn law enforcement officers, who will ensure the safety and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors, maintain peace and order while enforcing college rules, regulations, state and federal laws, and provide law enforcement protection and related services for Collin College. This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
• Conduct preliminary criminal investigations, and accident/injury investigations and submit reports.
• Prepare criminal cases and present testimony in court.
• Make court appearances.
• Write a thorough and accurate report on every criminal complaint, accident, or other significant incidents.
• Provide assistance to all students, faculty, and visitors, and respond to calls for first aid and medical assistance.
• Apply acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational processes.
• Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within one's area of expertise.
• Work under a moderate degree of supervision.
• Patrol campus to enforce laws and parking regulations.
• Provide security for special events and information to the campus community and general public.
• Conduct parking enforcement; write parking tickets, and provide directions to park in designated areas.
• Conduct crime prevention programs and surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
• Work closely with college administrators to reduce and mitigate conflicts.

Supplemental Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state, federal, local laws.
• Knowledge of current legislation and best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of state statutes, Board of Trustee policies and procedures, Police Department, and federal regulations.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Innovative, comprehensive and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of software programs designed for police department use.
• Proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Critical analysis of issues.
• Supportive of police department and college values, mission statements, goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with police department and college policies, orders, directives, and guidelines.
• Ethical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of duties.
• Provide quality control for the delivery of police department services and documentation.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements: Applicants must have 24 earned college credit hours from an accredited college or university and meet one (1) of the following experience requirements: Two (2) years of continued police officer experience OR Two (2) years of military experience with an honorable discharge OR One (1) year experience as a military police officer with an honorable discharge OR The applicant is a peace officer transferring from another state to Texas, and as determined by the Collin College Chief of Police, has sufficient prior service to meet both the college/university credit hours and police or military experience. The Chief of Police has the discretion to waive college hours for lateral police officers with 15 years or more experience. Must be able to pass the DPS Concept 2 row test with 25% or greater.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a TCOLE peace officer license. Valid Texas Driver’s License with a driving record that meets the criteria established by CCPD. Once hired, must be able to pass Collin College Police Department’s field training program. Must be able to maintain TCOLE Peace Officer’s license throughout employment as a Peace Officer. Must be able to pass Extensive Medical screening/Drug Testing/Psychological Exam/Polygraph Exam/Background Investigation.

Must pass a written exam with an average of 70% or higher, overall. All Collin College Police Officers and Collin College Police Cadets serve as Campus Security Authority as defined under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Full time. Hiring Minimum: $63,298.00. Hiring Maximum: $75,957.60. Compensation is determined based on experience.