Police Officer

Coastal Bend College Police OfficerThe Coastal Bend College Police Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and College property. The officer patrols assigned locations, responds to calls for service and emergencies, enforces applicable laws and College policies, investigates incidents, and works with College personnel and outside law enforcement and emergency-response partners.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct visible foot and vehicle patrols of assigned College properties and facilities, with primary coverage at the Alice and Kingsville locations and other College sites as assigned.Respond to calls for service, emergencies, safety concerns, and reported criminal or traffic incidents; take appropriate action and request additional assistance when needed.Enforce applicable laws and College policies; conduct investigations, document findings, and make arrests or refer charges when legally appropriate.Prepare accurate and timely incident, activity, and other required reports, and communicate significant matters to the Chief of Police or designee.Coordinate and share information, as appropriate, with local law enforcement, emergency management, and other partner agencies.Operate assigned police vehicles safely; complete required vehicle inspections and promptly report damage, defects, or safety concerns.Maintain a professional, identifiable department uniform and appearance while on duty, unless otherwise authorized.Participate in community-policing and campus-safety activities, required training, and firearms and defensive-tactics proficiency requirements.Follow department procedures, lawful directives from the Chief of Police or designee, and applicable College policies.Perform other related duties as assigned.Assist with Safety & Emergency Management Trainings for all CBC employeesParticipate in college responsibilities and duties as assigned.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including patrol, emergency response, and other duties inherent to police work.If applicable, meet college and legal requirements for any required medical, psychological, physical-readiness, and drug-screening assessments.Work may involve outdoor conditions, physical exertion, stressful situations, and risks associated with law-enforcement duties.Must be available to work assigned shifts, may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as department needs require.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED.Must be a U.S. citizen.Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) peace officer license in good standing.Intermediate Peace Officer Certification or higherValid driver's license and eligibility to operate a college vehicle.Ability to meet applicable legal requirements for peace officer licensure and to possess and use assigned law-enforcement equipment.Ability to communicate professionally, exercise sound judgment, prepare clear written reports, and interact respectfully with students, employees, visitors, and partner agencies.Supplemental InformationJurisdiction of Campus Police Officers:The jurisdiction of a CBC Police Officer includes all counties and cities in which property is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the control of Coastal Bend College.Travel Requirements:May require travel to CBC Instructional Sites in the assigned patrol unit.Additional Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent upon completion of the College's applicable hiring process, including required background investigation, review of driving and criminal history, verification of TCOLE license status, and any other screening required by law or College policy.Hours:The selected candidate will work five (5) eight (8)-hour shifts. Hours will vary to meet the Department's needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. The schedule for this opening is primarily at the Alice/Kingsville instructional sites.BenefitsA position at CBC includes attractive paid vacation, sick and personal time, and employer-paid health insurance (for employee) through BCBS, among many other great, cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans.