Police Officer

Police Officer - Central 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).
  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Licenses/Certifications:

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.

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: 113

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

Requisition Number: req6412

Posting Close Date: 10/14/2026