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GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes. Officers will protect life and property; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; provide a high level of customer service and integrate activities and programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ten years of full-time, paid peace officer experience. Prior police experience on college or University campus preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field preferred, but not required
- Ability to work day, evening and overnight shifts with varied days off
- Submit to a thorough background investigation
- Ability to pass required test that may include medical, psychological, and polygraph exams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
These essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis: In order to accomplish this, regular attendance MUST be maintained. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Incumbent is expected to perform other related duties, as assigned.
- Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Enforces State, Federal, traffic laws and University rules and regulations by patrolling and protecting the University, its faculty, staff, visitors and property; recognizing violations and citing or making arrests of individuals for violations.
- Coordinates crime scenes and preliminary investigations by responding to residential and campus incidents, reports of crimes or suspicious activities, arresting suspects and violators, then securing the scene, maintaining logs, observing and collecting evidence, assisting victims and writing necessary reports.
- Monitors traffic on campus by responding to traffic accidents, initiating routine traffic stops, enforcing traffic laws, providing escorts and protection to guests and dignitaries.
- Participates in necessary court procedures by testifying in criminal, civil and juvenile cases, signing complaints and reviewing and signing affidavits.
- Performs numerous civic duties by maintaining positive relationships with the University community and other law enforcement agencies, transports victims and suspects, maintains police equipment, problem-solves with University students, faculty and staff, and performs community services.
- Increases job proficiency by conducting and participating in a variety of training programs and staying abreast of new innovations and developments in the field of law enforcement and investigation.
- Provides specialized services by performing specific duties related to assigned specialized unit and critical incidents. May serve as a field training officer with limited supervision over Police Recruits.
- Regular attendance required.
- Other duties as assigned.
OVERALL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting at meetings and on patrol
- Sitting at desk
- Walking on patrol
- Lifting files, boxes and equipment
- Carrying files, boxes and equipment
- Pushing/pulling furniture and files
- Reaching for files and items on shelves
- Handling evidence
- Fine dexterity for computer use
- Kneeling for files
- Crouching during emergency operations
- Crawling during emergency operations
- Bending during emergency operations
- Twisting during emergency operations
- Climbing stairs and ladders
- Balancing on stairs and ladders
- Vision for reading and driving
- Hearing when listening to citizens
- Talking to staff and citizens
- Foot controls for driving
- Firing weapons
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Bullet proof vest
- Traffic safety vest
- Gloves
- Level-1 biohazard protective gear
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a part-time position.
WORK LOCATION:
This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211
- Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ who remains in compliance with the University Commitment of Faith (Click Here to Read), including, but not limited to, believing in the DBU Core Convictions, being an active member of a local church that adheres to the DBU Core Convictions, conducting their lives in accordance with the Christian Code of Conduct, respecting and honoring DBU’s Baptist Heritage, and upholding their lives and teaching in accordance with DBU’s Statement of Human Sexuality.
- Must comply with all applicable University policies, procedures, rules, and standards of conduct as amended from time to time.
- Valid TX Driver's License
- Valid Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE
- Minimum of Intermediate Certificate issued by TCOLE
- High School Diploma/GED
