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    Police Officer, Campus Police - Alvin, United States - Alvin Community College

    Alvin Community College
    Alvin Community College Alvin, United States

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    Description
    Salary: See Position Description

    Location : Alvin Community College - Main Campus/Online

    Job Type: Full-time (Staff)

    Job Number: FY

    Department: Office of Administrative Services

    Division: Campus Police

    Opening Date: 10/03/2023

    Job Summary

    Minimum Salary $45, $21.64/hour)
    Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

    APPLICATION STATUS
    Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

    If a degree, certification or licensure is required, the provision of official transcripts, licensure and/or certifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within (30) days of hire.

    Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES website for further information ().

    Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.

    Essential Duties

    SUMMARY

    The Police Officer will perform all duties required for all police officers of any other jurisdiction, including enforcing all state and federal laws, as well as Alvin Community College (ACC/College) rules and regulations. Incumbent is responsible for community policing, patrol, law enforcement, investigations, parking enforcement, building security, motorist assistance, special events coverage, and communications. Maintains an active patrol presence on ACC's campus and maintain a safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and community members.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
    • Enforcing all State and Federal laws, including College rules and regulations.
    • Responsible for an active patrol presence on the College campus to maintain a safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and community members.
    • Conduct criminal investigations, motor assists, key assists, building checks and other duties as assigned.
    • All other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police
    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements, ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of district at odd hours; on call up to twenty-four (24) hours a day.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift one-hundred (100) pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Minimum Qualifications

    EDUCATION
    • High School diploma or equivalent
    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum age 21
    • Must possess a Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Peace Officer license and be current with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mandated training/hours.
    • Honorable discharge from the Military (If applicable).
    • Honorable discharge from last Law Enforcement Agency of employment (If applicable).
    • No disciplinary Action resulting in suspension within the past 24 months.
    • No disciplinary action resulting in written reprimand within the past 12 months.
    • Applicants who pass the above listed requirements will be contacted by the Alvin Community College Police Department regarding the physical agility test. Those applicants will be required to pass the physical agility test as a requirement to move forward in the hiring process. The physicality agility test is described as follows:
    PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
    • As a condition of employment for all sworn personnel, police officer applicants are required to pass a physical agility test based upon standards which have been determined to identify the general physical agility of police personnel. Failure to achieve the required level of performance in the physical agility test will constitute failure of the physical agility test. Total length of the physic agility course is approximately 350 yards. The physical agility test consists of three parts:
    EVENT AND REQUIRED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE
    • Warm Ups 10 minutes
    • Stair climb, Hallway run, and Body Drag Maximum of 2 minutes and 45 seconds
    • Cool Down 15 minutes
    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
    • Prior to the day of testing, applicants should insure that they maintain a regular physical agility routine including strength training and cardiovascular exercise, are well rested, well hydrated; having refrained from alcohol consumption which severely dehydrates the body, and have been eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Water will be provided during the testing and you may bring sports drinks if you desire. Additionally, applicants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for strenuous physical exercise. Inappropriate attire and/or attire deemed to be offensive will not be permitted.
    • Applicants are expected to arrive early for check-in, 15 minutes prior to the designated test time. Failure to arrive prior to the designated test time will result in the applicant's disqualification from the testing process.
    • Applicants must bring their signed Police Applicant Physical Agility Waiver of Liability (attached to this document) and driver's license for check-in purposes.
    • Applicants will be taking a physical agility test, so they need to make sure they do not wear clothing that is restrictive for movement. It may be helpful to check related weather reports for temperature conditions expected for the day of testing. Suggested attire may include: gym shoes, t-shirts, shorts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, etc...
    • Applicants will be given an orientation and walk through of the physical agility test. No applicant will be allowed to take the test unless he/she fully understands what is expected. Applicants will be expected to follow all instructions given by Alvin Community College Police Department personnel prior to, during, and at the conclusion of testing. Alvin Community College Police Department Personnel will be available to answer questions prior to the administration of the test.
    • The Physical Agility Test has a minimum standard and is the same for each applicant regardless of age, race, or gender. The physical assessment test attempts to measure whether or not the applicant is fit for duty for a position as a police officer. Failure to achieve the required level of performance will constitute failure of the physical agility test. The police officer applicant physical agility test will be administered as follows:
    Event I - Warm-Up - 10 Minutes
    • The applicant is permitted to choose whatever warm up method is best suited to prepare him/her for strenuous physical activity. The warmup is where you will do one to several exercises in short duration to get muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons warmed up prior to stretching them. Then warm up these areas by stretching different areas of the body. This is important as it is a gradual way of getting the body ready for more strenuous exercise and to reduce risk of injury. This will also help to improve flexibility, which should be a component to any workout. Active participation in this event is optional. Applicants who elect not to warm up prior to participating in the remaining event will not receive a failing assessment for Event I.
    Event II - Stair climb, Hallway run, and Body Drag - 2 minutes and 45 seconds
    • Each applicant will run the stair climb, hallway run, and body drag as one continuous event.
    • This event will start with the applicant seated in a patrol vehicle with the door closed and end when the applicant drags the dummy's head across the finish line.
    Stair climb, hallway run, and Body Drag
    • 1. Patrol Car: The candidate will sit in the driver's seat of a patrol car with the doors closed and await further instructions. Timing begins when the candidate opens the car door.
    • 2. Stair Climb: The candidate will exit the patrol vehicle and enter the S building through the open North East doors and proceed to east stair case. The applicant will run up the stairs. The applicant will be required to place at least one foot on each step, going up and coming down. Use of the hand rails are permitted. Failure to touch each step result in a failure. Exercise caution when going up and down the steps as to not trip or fall.
    • 3. Hallway Run: The applicant will run the length of the second floor of the S building in a figure 8 pattern, following the instructions of the staff.
    • 4. Stair Descend: The applicant will run down the west stair well of the S building. The applicant will be required to place at least one foot on each step, going up and coming down. Use of the handrails are permitted. Failure to touch each step result in a failure. Exercise caution when going up and down the steps as to not trip or fall.
    • 5. Body Drag: This portion of the test simulates the activity necessary to remove an unconscious person to a place of safety. Upon exiting the east doors of the S building the applicant will drag a dummy (approximately 170 pounds) in a Med-Sled 30 feet. The time stops when the dummy's head crosses the finish line.
    Event III Cool Down 15 minutes
    • Cool down/recover for 15 minutes - Applicants must complete the cool down/recover.
    • Applicants who do not complete the cool down/recover will be considered to have failed the physical Agility assessment testing.
    • Should an applicant fail the physical agility test the applicant will have three (3) attempts with a fifteen (15) minute rest period between attempts
    BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
    • As a condition of employment candidates must pass a background investigation that includes the following:
    • Personal and family history
    • Credit history, including current creditors.
    • Education, including all schools attended and degrees or certificates obtained.
    • All residences for the past ten years.
    • Comprehensive employment history.
    • A fingerprint-based criminal history search, including all arrests, locations, dates, and dispositions.
    • Traffic summonses and accidents.
    • An inquiry of family, friends, and associates as to character and reputation.
    • Pass an oral interview.
    • Pass a physical examination, psychological screening, and a drug test.
    • Any other standards set by law or by policy of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
    • Must qualify with duty firearms with Alvin Community College Police Department firearms instructor prior to first day in Field Training.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Have a working knowledge of computers.
    • Must have a current valid Texas driver's license with no more than three (3) moving violations in the last three (3) years.
    • Must be able to work a rotating schedule and weekends in an educational environment.
    • Extensive knowledge and understanding of criminal law, traffic and civil law, as it relates to a police officer.
    • Good communication skills and ability to resolve situations between subjects.
    • Must be able to work with other agencies in a professional manner.
    • Must be ready, at any time, to act should an emergency arise.
    Preferences
    • Law Enforcement experience preferred
    Welcome to Alvin, Texas Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
    The College
    Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

    Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

    Vision Statement

    "Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development."

    Mission Statement

    "Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves."

    Benefits
    Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more.

    Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.

    01

    Do you acknowledge that as a condition of employment, this position requires successfully passing a physical agility test, physical examination, background investigation, psychological screening and drug test?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Are you at least 21 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you possess a Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Peace Officer license and be current with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mandated training/hours?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Do you have Law Enforcement experience?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you have a current valid Texas driver's license with no more than three (3) moving violations in the last three (3) years?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Are you able to work a rotating schedule and weekends in an educational environment?
    • Yes
    • No
    08

    Do you have extensive knowledge and understanding of criminal law, traffic and civil law, as it relates to a police officer?
    • Yes
    • No
    09

    Do you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills?
    • Yes
    • No
    10

    I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information.
    • Yes
    • No
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