Coastal Bend College Looking for Coastal Bend College Police Officer Full Time

Apply for the position by following the link below:

http://coastalbend.edu/Employment_Opportunities/

If you are interested in helping Coastal Bend students succeed at CBC, please submit an application to join our team. Coastal Bend College (CBC) is a dynamic, success-driven Community College that is focused on student success across 10 counties in South Texas with the main campus in Beeville, TX, and 3 other centers in Alice, Kingsville, and Pleasanton. We are searching for an engaging, passionate, Coastal Bend College Police Officer to help lead our College during this ever-changing Community College environment.

Target start date: 10/16/2023

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate: 21.00 – 21.00

Primary Site Location: Beeville

Open Until Filled

Jurisdiction 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Police Officer duties include but are limited to:

· Assignment to patrol in and around CBC campuses and instructional sites.

· Following the orders, regulations, and procedures of the Coastal Bend College District and/or the CBC Police Department.

· Driving and safe operation of police vehicles

· Inspecting police vehicles before and after shift – Document on daily activity report.

· Cleaning and vacuuming police vehicles at the end of the shift at the assigned car wash

· Responding to calls for service from the CBC college community.

· Assisting MOU agencies as needed

· Conducting investigations of crimes that occur on CBC property.

· Filing legal paperwork.

· Investigating traffic-related incidents that occur on CBC property.

· Enforcement of traffic laws.

· Writing reports.

· Gathering of evidence.

· Searching, pursuing, and detaining suspects.

· Making arrests.

· Participating in Community Policing activities.

· Working with other police departments as well as other local, state, and federal entities.

· Court appearances.

· Participating in mandatory and elective training.· Maintaining an acceptable proficiency with firearms and self-defense

Other Responsibilities:

Will participate in College responsibilities and duties as assigned

Disqualifiers for Employment:

NOTE THIS LIST OF DISQUALIFIERS ARE NOT INCLUSIVE

Applicant’s Driving Record:

Candidates will not be considered who have violations exceeding those as defined below:

· More than three (3) vehicle accidents on the applicant’s Department of Public Safety driving record during the preceding thirty-six (36) months.

· More than three (3) traffic Convictions resulting from separate incidents on the applicant’s Department of Public Safety driving record during the preceding thirty-six (36) months. Parking, registration, and equipment convictions are excluded.

Applicant’s Criminal History:

· Candidates will not be considered who have a criminal record in Texas or any other state or Territory of the United States of America as delineated below:

· Have been on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense that is a Class B MISDEMEANOR or above within the last ten (10) years from the date of the court order.

· Have been convicted of an offense a Class B MISDEMEANOR within the last ten (10) years

· Have been on court-ordered community service or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of a Class B MISDEMEANOR.

· Have been convicted of a criminal offense above the grade of a Class B MISDEMEANOR.

· Is currently under indictment for any offense.

· Is currently charged with any criminal offense for which conviction would prevent the ability to be licensed or be currently under a Protective Order.

· Expungements. Under Texas law expungements are not accepted on convictions, even if the sentence was probation. Expungements from another state must meet the same standards as Texas law.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License Status:

· Candidates will not be considered who have had a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education License denied by final order or revoked, currently on suspension, or have a voluntary surrender of license currently in effect.

· Candidates must not have been dismissed or resigned in lieu of dismissal from employment for inefficiency or misconduct.

· Candidates must not have a Designation of Separation from another law enforcement agency that is below an Honorable Discharge.

Illegal Drug and Excessive Alcohol Usage:

Candidates will not be considered who have violations exceeding those as defined below:

· Have illegally used marijuana within the last two years preceding the date of appointment.

· Have used a drug listed in a Penalty Group as defined in Section 481 of the Texas Health and Safety Code without a prescription, or that was prescribed to another as an adult (18 and older).

· Have used a drug (including illegal use of prescription drugs and anabolic steroids) as an adult (18 and older) that tends to establish a pattern.

· Have sold, manufactured, distributed, or cultivated illegal drugs, including marihuana as an adult (18 and older).

· Have be shown by a physician to be drug dependent or a user of illegal drugs.

Fitness Requirements for CBC Police Officers:

· Applicant is physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position, as measured by the following:

· Physical Ability Assessment

· All applicants must pass a work-related physical readiness assessment on the CBC 1.5-mile walking track located on the Beeville Campus at a time below 25 minutes; complete 10 pushups and 10 sit-ups within 5 minutes after completion of the 1.5-mile walk/run. The physical readiness assessment is pass/ fail.· Psychological Examination if separation from another law enforcement agency has been more than 180 days from the date of hire.· Drug Testing if separation from another law enforcement agency had been more than 180 days from the date of hire.

Travel Requirements:

Will require regular travel to all CBC Instructional Sites in the provided patrol unit.

Environment:

Work is generally performed in an outside setting with frequent interruptions and changes in the workflow/volume. Such work may be strenuous and both physically and mentally taxing. The position will also expose the employee to dangers inherent to being a police officer. Officers may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekend shifts as assigned.

Hours:

Will work Five (5) nine (9) hour shifts which includes a one (1) hour meal break. Hours will vary to meet the needs of the Department, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Licensing Requirements:

· High School Education/GED.· Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License.

· Intermediate Peace Officer Certification or higher.

General Requirements:

· Must be a U.S. citizen.· 5 or more years as a full-time Peace Officer.

· Not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle.

· Not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.

· Be fingerprinted and subject to a search of records to disclose a criminal record.

· Vision: Those who wear glasses or hard contact lenses must have uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye correctable to 20/20. Wearers of soft contact lenses are exempt from uncorrected visual acuity.

· Normal color and peripheral vision.

· Hearing: Normal hearing in both ears.

· Must complete and submit a current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Personal History Statement.

· Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification

Details Equal High School Education/GED.

· Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer License.

· Intermediate Peace Officer Certification or higher.

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