POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA Status:
Peace Officer II
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified Staff
E (Law Enforcement)
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; enforce college policies and procedures;
maintain law and order by constant patrol, surveillance, crime prevention and enforcement of all applicable
laws of the city, county, state and federal governments. Serve as field training officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Patrol assigned college campuses and facilities by motor vehicle, bike patrol,
and foot patrol; enforce all applicable college policies and procedures; enforce
all applicable laws of the city, county, state and federal government; issue
parking permits; enforce parking and traffic regulations through verbal
commands and/or parking and traffic citations; direct the flow of traffic to
ease congestion when required.
2.
Answer calls from Dispatcher to assist students, faculty, staff, and the general
public with request for service, and civil and criminal complaints. On a daily
basis, opens and secures campus facilities; sets alarms and security
surveillance systems; monitors campus facilities via security surveillance
systems and by mobile and foot patrol activities; inspects premises for
indications of criminal activity.
25%
3.
Open and secure District facilities; set alarms and surveillance systems;
monitor campus facilities via surveillance systems and mobile, foot, and bike
patrols. Inspect premise for conditions conducive to crime, indicative of
criminal activity, or may cause harm to individuals.
10%
4.
Under minimal or no supervision, conducts preliminary investigations;
obtains information; documents and files initial reports, witness statements,
affidavits, and supplemental reports; identifies and makes proper arrest of
offender(s) when required; transports prisoners to local police stations for
processing; transports prisoners to County jail for processing and booking;
testifies in court when summoned; coordinates criminal investigation as
required with the city, county, state and federal agencies.
10%
5.
Respond to and investigate traffic accidents, provide first aid as needed,
emergency and towing services if required, survey accident scene, inspect and
record physical damage to vehicles and District property; clear scene, and
submit appropriate documents/reports.
10%
6.
Provides first aid during medical emergencies; coordinates with EMS and Fire
5%
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 02/06/08 & 10/13/09
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Department for transporting of persons from campus facilities to local
hospitals when medical situations requires it; provides evacuation assistance
and directions in emergency situations.
7.
Perform other duties and assignments as required by the Chief, supervisors or
senior officers such as following up on pending cases, transporting persons or
property, making presentations to students and staff on crime prevention and
safety, providing escorts for personal safety or to personnel making cash
deposits, dispatching duties, data entry of vehicle registration and issuance of
vehicle parking decals and other duties assigned, and provide courtesy
services to motorist (e.g. automobile jump stars, unlock vehicles, etc.)
5%
8.
May perform basic duties as terminal operator (dispatcher), including training
and TLETS certification for obtaining information through TCIC/NCIC.
Responsible for accountability and control of all lost and found and
evidentiary items and materials scheduling; responsible for the accuracy of
reports, time sheets, officer assignment scheduling, and other administrative
matters as assigned.
5%
9.
Provide direct supervision to Peace Officer I relating to field duties and
operations. May perform the duties and responsibilities of Lieutenant in their
absence.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Lieutenant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of related experience (consideration given to prior supervisory
experience).
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
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 02/06/08 & 10/13/09
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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.
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
made 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; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, 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 outside weather
conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles
and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of
electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is
usually very loud.
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 02/06/08 & 10/13/09
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POSITION TITLE:
Peace Officer II
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:
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
None
Amount of Time
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
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
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
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
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 02/06/08 & 10/13/09
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
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
Effective: 9/1/01
Revised: 02/06/08 & 10/13/09
Date
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