FullTime Police Officers

D02-Hourly

Hourly Rate

$26.16 Hourly

StaffAll positions are considered on-site roles. Academic positions (Faculty) requireon-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching onlineclasses, in accordance with state law.

Police officer trainee is a full-time, non-sworn, temporaryclassification intended to prepare individuals to become swornpolice officers. This position, under direct or generalsupervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement dutiesand attends a formalized education program in preparation foret employment as a police officer.

General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices,procedures, and investigative techniques, as well as havingknowledge of local, state, and federal laws relative to civil andcriminal processes and procedures or the aptitude to learn criminaljustice principles.

General knowledge of firearms handling and other law enforcementequipment, as well as being able to exercise sound judgment inemergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective, andreasonable courses of action.

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking todefine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid andcoherent conclusions.

communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withindividuals contacted in the course of duty and work within the lawenforcement structure.

Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral andwritten communication skills in order to effectively interact withindividuals within the Dallas College community network.

Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity ofthe critical infrastructure of Dallas College

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various itemsof office related equipment, such as, but not limited to,computers, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Must be able to wear a standard issued duty beltwith all applicable equipment.

High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 30 college hours froman accredited institution or two (2) years active militaryservice.

Psychological testing, freedom from drug dependency testing, anda physical (medical) will be conducted as a condition ofemployment.

Must be willing to works various shifts, as assigned, includingnights, weekends, and holidays.

Assigned to various campuses/locations throughout the DallasCollege Police Department.

Must successfully complete a certified Basic Law Enforcementcourse as prescribed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE) and associated field training within one year ofemployment.

Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

***Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Upon completion of police academy, patrol's campus/locationeither on foot or in an official vehicle to answer complaint calls,investigate disturbances, accidents and/or criminal activity.

Prepares files and records associated with a variety ofinvestigations, as well as testifying in a court of law, ifapplicable.

Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions, on time andas directed. Develops and maintains working relationships withco-workers, students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders andconstituents internal/external to the Dallas College networkcommunity.

Uses tact and diplomacy to effectively handle requests,suggestions, and complaints internal or external to the DallasCollege network.

Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions toproblems or situations, implementing decisions in accordance withprescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimumof errors.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected underapplicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas Collegewill make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health orphysical disability needs.

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