The Police Officer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, enforcing the law and providing service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require. This position is also responsible for supporting victims of crime, preventing crime, suppressing disturbances, investigating criminal offenses and arresting offenders. The Police Officer serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPAs Campus Safety Department.

This position has been identified as a position involving critical infrastructure as defined under Texas law. As a condition of employment, this position requires that applicants for and employees in this position be able to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure at all points during their employment with Lamar State College Port Arthur.

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement duties on the property, under the control and jurisdiction of Lamar University or as otherwise authorized or required by law

Preserve the peace by the use or all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime

Arrest offenders with or without warrant when authorized by law

Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property

Attempt to locate missing persons

Enforce traffic law by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings

Investigate motor vehicle collisions

Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities

Give credible and accurate testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States

Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintains confidential information

Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest

Provide assistance and support to the victims of crimes

Comply with campus policies and procedures

Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess a Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Must demonstrate proficiency with equipment utilized in the performance of job duties (i.e., firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, vehicles, communication equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment, etc.)

Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

Fifteen (15) college credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university

One (1) year experience as a full-time commissioned Texas Peace Officer

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to exert substantial physical effort. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure safety of faculty, staff and students.

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