The Police Officer, under general supervision, provides specialized professional law enforcement skills by giving service, information and aid to citizens as circumstances require, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses, and arresting offenders. Job location is Stephenville, TX. Patrol currently utilizes 12-hour shifts (Pitman Schedule).
Responsibilities:
65% Patrol duties; Provides for the safety of the students, faculty and staff by patrolling campus on foot, by vehicle, ATV or by riding bicycles. Prevents Crime and suppresses disturbances. Enforces Criminal Law and Texas Transportation Code violations. Performs preliminary investigation of crimes and incidents creating initial reports. Reports violations of Tarleton State University Rules and Regulations. Assists neighboring law enforcement agencies. Testifies in court proceedings. Investigates traffic accidents.
30% Public Service: Provides motorist assistance (vehicle jump starts and unlocks.) Attends campus functions and gatherings. Assists Residential and Living Learning. Attends community events and student speaking engagements. Provides escorts to students, faculty and staff as requested. Provides police presence at special events.
5% Responds to emergency calls for service. Provides welfare and/or medical concern checks and request EMS/Ambulance services. Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, Skills
To be qualified at the Police Officer IV level: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; Five years of experience as a licensed Police Officer. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population. Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) advanced certification. Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Proposed Minimum Salary: $25.84/hr
To be qualified at the Police Officer III level: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience as a licensed Police Officer. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population. Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) intermediate certification. Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Proposed Minimum Salary: $23.56/hr
To be qualified at the Police Officer II level: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; One year of experience as a licensed Police Officer. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population. Ability to function under adverse and stressful conditions. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification. Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Proposed Minimum Salary: $22.60/hr
To be qualified at the Police Officer I level: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience; One year of related experience in law enforcement. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) basic certification. Must have a State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Proposed Minimum Salary: $21.15/hr
All system university police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1. Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
Compensation & Benefits:
The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:
Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!
Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!
Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid Leave
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
