Police Officer

Police Officer – North Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This is the non-supervisory,
entry-level position for 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 the San Jacinto College Campuses (North, Central, South, Generation Park and
Maritime).

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews reports daily for accuracy, completeness and
  compliance with departmental policies and procedures; determines and monitors follow- up actions required; prepares and submits a variety of
  police reports, records and correspondence.
• Patrol San Jacinto College property to detect and deter criminal activity, identify
  unsafe conditions and provide a safe environment for members of the College community.
• Develop and maintain strong positive working
  relationships with SJCPD leadership, officers and non-sworn personnel as well as employees and leadership of the College.
• Engage in
  a variety of crime prevention/reduction activities including security escorts, women’s self-defense training, security assessments,
  personnel safety and property security education programs.
• Instill a strong customer service and community policing philosophy
  within their assigned division of the police department.
• Conduct training programs in their areas of expertise for police
  department personnel.
• Make critical decisions through analysis of available information and emerging problems to achieve effective
  solutions.
• Conduct criminal investigations, document investigative progress, coordinate investigations with other law enforcement
  agencies, and submit completed investigations for prosecution and adjudication.
• Provide first-aid to members of the College
  community and assist emergency medical and fire department personnel responding to college property
• Enforce State traffic laws and
  San Jacinto College parking regulations.
• Provides security for special events and dignitary protection for high profile visitors to
  the College.
• Maintain police department equipment, vehicles, software, computers, uniforms and firearms.
• Act as property
  and evidence custodian for the police department.
• Conducts background investigations and assists with hiring processes for new
  personnel.
• Maintains the highest level of professional standards
• Ensures Compliance with all San Jacinto College and
  Police Department policies and guidelines
• Serves as a model of excellence, and supports, promotes and emulates the College Values,
  mission statement, goals and objectives.

Additional Job Functions:

• Interact with strong,
  positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Provide quality control for the delivery of
  police department services and documentation.
• Innovative, comprehensive and analytical thinking.
• Ethical and honest in
  interactions with others and in the performance of duties.
• Exhibits appropriate critical thinking skills in the performance of job
  responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria

• Must be 21 years of age, and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a current Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and critical decision making skills in a law enforcement environment relevant to San
  Jacinto College.

Education and Experience:

Meet the following experience and education
requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and
• Successful completion of TCOLE peace officer
  certification

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable
  driver’s record.
• Hold a current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification.

Work Environment:

• Ex. Exposure to potential dangerous materials
• A San Jacinto
  College police officer must be willing to work any shift or assignment including weekends, holidays, overtime, and special events. The
  nature of police work involves a high degree of risk and exposure to various hazards to include criminal offenses, emergency situations,
  traffic stops, severe weather conditions among a wide range of calls for service.

Physical Activity :

• While performing the duties of a police officer with San Jacinto College, the officer may be required to sit, stand, drive,
  walk, run, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, push, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, jump over, pull, carry, reach
  above head, lift, lower, grasp, hold, climb and balance.
• The officer shall remain awake, alert and visually observant at all times,
  and have full use of arms, hands, and legs.

Note: The duties of this position require a physical
presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with no opportunity for remote work
arrangements.

Salary Grade: 21

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current
fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6275

Posting Close Date: 5/27/2026

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