Campus Police Officer

Posting Details

Position Information


Requisition Number
S0039714


Position Title
Campus Police Officer


Position Number
PD0035014


Department
Campus Police


Campus
Weatherford Campus [10]


Type
Full Time Staff


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time


Term
12-month


Pay Grade
6


Pay Grade Minimum
$18.25 min - $22.26 mid


Proposed Start Date
01/12/2026


Is Grant Funded?
No

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary


Responsible for the execution of the Weatherford College Police Department's mission statement; to provide a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Weatherford College; guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education


HS diploma or equivalent; TX basic peace officer certification

Preferred Education


30 college credit hours

Required Experience


0-6 months related experience

Preferred Experience


Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Protects the social and academic environment and preserves the legal rights of individuals by patrolling buildings and grounds of college; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels person(s) engaging in suspicious or criminal acts; inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred. Investigates accidents, incidents, and offenses and prepares appropriate reports. Regulates traffic and parking to maintain orderly flow; enforces campus motor vehicle rules and regulations. Maintains uniforms, equipment, and vehicles.

Watches for and reports irregularities such as hazards, leaking water pipes and secures doors left unlocked. Observes department personnel to guard against theft of company property. Sounds alarms and notifies fire department. Permits authorized person to enter property. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for supervisory staff.

All officers of the department will at all times, within jurisdictional limits, prevent crime, preserve the peace, protect life and property, detect and arrest violators of the law and enforce the laws of the United States and the state of Texas and all local ordinances in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and orders of the jurisdiction and the department. Officers will be conscience that when they act under the "color of the law," that the phrase includes not only laws but also policies, procedures, ordinances, common usage and customs. Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities


Supervises on duty security personnel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Active TCOLE license required. Valid current Driver's License Required

Physical Demands
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.

Activity
Walk


Frequency
Constant


Task
Walking to various locations on campus


Activity
Sit


Frequency
Occasional


Task
Sitting at a desk to perform job duties


Activity
Lift 21-50 lbs


Frequency
Occasional


Task
Lifting/moving supplies and equipment


Activity
Stand


Frequency
Frequent


Task
Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.


Activity
Stand


Frequency
Frequent


Task
Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.


Activity
Carry up to 20 lbs


Frequency
Constant


Task
Will need to wear full complement of police equipment when on duty, to include pistol, radio, body armor, etc.


Activity
Push/pull over 50 lbs


Frequency
Occasional


Task
May need to physically move heavy equipment. May need to physically pull or push people out of harm's way in emergency situations.


Activity
Crawl


Frequency
Occasional


Task
May occasionally need to crawl into confined spaces to check for safety issues.


Activity
Climb


Frequency
Occasional


Task
May occasionally need to climb ladders to access building rooftops or participate in training


Activity
Kneel/Squat


Frequency
Frequent


Task
Will frequently need to kneel and squat to pick up items off the ground, and to participate in firearms training.


Activity
Handle


Frequency
Occasional


Task
Will need to safely handle firearms and other weapons.


Activity
Talk


Frequency
Constant


Task
Will constantly need to communicate verbally with people on campus.


Activity
See


Frequency
Constant


Task
Must have vision sufficient to maintain situational awareness at all times.


Activity
Drive vehicle


Frequency
Frequent


Task
Will need to safely operate WCPD vehicles.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Condition
Use of video display terminal


Example of condition


Using a computer to perform job duties

Condition
Exposed to weather


Example of condition


Patrolling the campus in all weather conditions

Condition
Potential Hazards


Example of condition


Potential hazards when dealing with the general public

Condition
Noise exposure


Example of condition


Will occasionally be exposed to loud and noisy conditions, during protests, athletic events, and firearms training.

Condition
Confined areas


Example of condition


May occasionally need to access confined areas to search for suspects and safety hazards.

Posting Detail Information


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status


or genetic information.