Part Time Police Officer

Purpose

Perform general duty campus police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned shift.  Work is performed independently and as part of a team.  Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require independent judgement.  Contribute to the Department and Colleges vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

Experience and Other Qualifications Required:

Education, Experience, and License Requirements:

• Must have a basic Texas Police Officer License
• U.S. Resident
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer
• Must possess a Peace Officer Certification
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Pass a stringent background investigation;
  • Criminal History Check
  • Decertification Check
  • Medical Drug Screening Test
  • Potential Psychological Evaluation
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Competency Requirements:

• Commitment to working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and the criminal justice system and laws of arrest, search, and seizure
• Techniques of investigation and interrogation
• Criminal case preparation and procedures
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Maintain control in stressful and hazardous situations
• Enforce all applicable laws with professionalism and respect
• Determine level and scope of police response
• Make rapid and accurate decisions under stressful conditions
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Customer service focus
• Positive interactions with all individuals
• Build collaborative relationships
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans
• Show initiative while performing job tasks
• Remain flexible to changing priorities
• Determine priorities and take prompt action
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner
• Conflict-resolution skills
• Learn pertinent federal laws, state laws, and department policies
• Knowledge of the geography of the counties containing NTCC properties
• Knowledge of college and department's policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• Drive and perform field work
• Work in dangerous or emergency circumstances requiring vigorous physical activity and exertion
• Lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds on occasion
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, ability to navigate a variety of different terrains.
• Run, jog, or walk for extended periods of time
• Bending, stretching, sitting, and standing for extended periods

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve moving throughout the facility and community.  Work may also include a typical office environment
• Work assigned shift
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet

Description of Job Duties:

This is a part time, as needed only, to fill in shifts position.

• Contribute to an environment of respect and teamwork
• Foster a positive embracive culture by recognizing the unique needs and perspectives of groups and individuals
• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed
• Patrol the main campus and satellite properties on an assigned shift in a police vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, providing an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes in progress
• Answer 911 calls and complaints involving criminal and noncriminal activities
• Administer emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons as required
• Stop traffic violators, identify suspicious individuals, and take appropriate lawful action; apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of personal danger and lawful, reasonable use of physical force
• Use de-escalation techniques to increase likelihood of compliance
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW), breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures; maintain skill and proiciency in driving, the use of firearms, and other issued weapons
• Enforce all applicable laws
• Manage situations professionally with respect for the rights of others
• Accountable for actions and dealing with violations of rules, policy, or procedures on an impartial basis.  Maintain a high standard of physical fitness
• Search for lost or wanted persons
• Direct traffic when required
• Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when physical force should be used on an individual and the extent of such force as governed by state law or department policy.  Develop knowledge about known offenders and correlate reported offenses; recover lost or stolen property; prepare affidavits and search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects; use informants and other investigative aids.
• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes
• Write police and other related reports
• Provide assistance and direct citizens to appropriate resources as necessary
• Take direction from a police supervisor
• Participate in training programs as required
• Remain current with legislation, court rulings, department policy, and relevant technological advancements as it relates to assignment
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Perform all related work as required