TITLE: Peace Officer I
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Law Enforcement
D
JOB SUMMARY: Officers are responsible for providing protection and service to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public at all college campuses and facilities of the district. Provide enforcement and maintenance of law and order by continuous patrol, surveillance, crime prevention, and enforcement of all applicable laws of the city, county, state, and federal governments, in accordance with EPCC policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Patrol assigned college campuses and facilities by motor vehicle, bike, and foot.
Enforce all applicable laws of the city, county, state, and federal government, in accordance with college policies and procedures.
YEARLY
PERCENT
OF TIME
30%
2.
Answer calls from Central Dispatch to assist students, faculty, staff, and the general public with requests for service, civil and criminal complaints. Open and secure campus facilities on a daily basis; set alarms and security surveillance systems; monitor campus facilities via security surveillance systems and by mobile and foot patrol activities. Inspect premises for indications of criminal activity.
3.
Conduct preliminary investigations; obtain information, documents, and file initial reports, witness statements, affidavits, and supplemental reports. Identify and make proper arrest(s) of offender(s) when required. Transport prisoners to local police stations, county jail for processing and booking. Testify in court when summoned.
Coordinate criminal investigation as required with the city, county, state, and federal agencies.
4.
Provide first aid during medical emergencies; coordinate with EMS and Fire
Departments to transport persons from campus facilities to local hospitals when medical situations arise. Provide evacuation assistance and directions in emergency situations.
5.
Follow up on pending cases, transport persons or property, make presentations to students and staff on crime prevention and safety. Provide escorts for personal safety or to personnel making cash deposits. Assist with data entry for vehicle registration and issuance of vehicle parking decals. Provide courtesy services to motorist (e.g. automobile jump stars, unlock vehicles, etc.).
6.
Perform basic duties as terminal operator (dispatcher), including training and TLETS certification to obtain information through TCIC/NCIC.
7.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Lieutenant
20%
20%
10%
10%
5%
5%
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 09/19/08 & 10/13/09
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED Equivalent Certificate.
EXPERIENCE: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Active Peace Officer License from the State of Texas
(TCLEOSE).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must posses or obtain a valid Texas driver’s license
Provide proof of liability auto insurance
Must pass medical examination and psychological and drug screening as required by
TCLEOSE.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities :
Strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Ability to analyze complex or difficult situations quickly, objectively, and act accordingly
Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of use of force and arrest procedures, involving interaction with all local law enforcement agencies.
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
Safely operate a motor vehicle while responding to calls and driving within the district.
Knowledge and use of a hand-held radio
Proficient and qualified to carry an approved firearm and expendable baton
Familiarity with emergency equipment
2.
Equipment Used:
Motor vehicle
Communication radios
Firearm, expendable baton, handcuffs, flashlight, and similar equipment
Expendable Baton
Emergency equipment associated with a Peace Officer’s functions
Personal computer and Electric Typewriter
General equipment associated with an office environment
3.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software in addition to Ticket Trak Vehicle Registration Program and the DSX Alarm
System.
4.
Special Conditions:
Position requires irregular or extended work hours to include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to provide own personal transportation
Must be able to be contacted by phone when needed.
Must not having any arrest convictions as mandated by TCLEOSE or have any adverse or derogatory information that would reflect discredit upon law enforcement resulting from a background check.
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 09/19/08 & 10/13/09
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus).
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding and negotiating are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with people, at any level within the organization, or the community; and ability to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 09/19/08 & 10/13/09
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POSITION TITLE:
Peace Officer I
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of 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 the essential functions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 09/19/08 & 10/13/09
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
X
X
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature Date
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 09/19/08 & 10/13/09
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