Collin Police Officer at InsideHigherEd

Primary Location:2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Job Summary:This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 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 Collin College. This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Collin College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect and accountability to Collin College students and employees is essential while also illustrating commitment through the Core Values of Collin College.This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.Required Qualifications:Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPatrol campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.Conduct preliminary criminal investigations, and accident/injury investigations and submit reports.Prepare criminal cases and present testimony in court.Make court appearances.Write a thorough and accurate report on every criminal complaint, accident, or other significant incidents.Provide assistance to all students, faculty, and visitors, and respond to calls for first aid and medical assistance.Apply acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational processes.Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within one's area of expertise.Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines.Work under a moderate degree of supervision.Patrol campus to enforce laws and parking regulations.Provide security for special events and information to the campus community and general public.Conduct parking enforcement; write parking tickets, and provide directions to park in designated areas.Conduct crime prevention programs and surveys for students, faculty, and staff.Work closely with college administrators to reduce and mitigate conflicts.Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the fuctions of the position.May be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.May be exposed to animal and human bodily fluids, hazards ofemergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in or near natural man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency, and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments. and dangerous and or hostile people.Requires the ability to discharge a firearms safely. Requires the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely. Requires frequent contact with the public. Supplemental FunctionsSubject to extended periods of intense concentration in review of crime scenes, investigations, and preparing law enforcement reports.Perform other duties as assigned.Perform all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesState, federal, local laws knowledgeCurrent legislation knowledgeBest practice knowledgeDistrictwide systems and organizational structure knowledgeDetailed knowledge of state statutes, Board of Trustee policies and procedures, Police Department, and federal regulationsInteract with strong, positive interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationInnovative, comprehensive and analytical thinkingMicrosoft Office and the use of software programs designed for police department useProficiency in the use of firearmsCritical analysis of issuesSupportive of police department and college values, mission statements, goals and objectivesEnsure compliance with police department and college policies, orders, directives, and guidelinesEthical and honest in interactions with others and in the performance of dutiesProvide quality control for the delivery of police department services and documentationAbility to drive a patrol vehicleVision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, and Depth Perception); possesses the ability to detect and observe movement and activity in extremely low light situationsAbility to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the deiscrimination in soundAbility to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quicklyClose visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and reports Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical EffortHeavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required. RequirementsApplicants must have 24 earned college credit hours from an accredited college or university and meet one (1) of the following experience requirements:Two (2) years of continued police officer experience ORTwo (2) years of military experience with an honorable discharge OROne (1) year experience as a military police officer with an honorable discharge ORThe applicant is a peace officer transferring from another state to Texas, and as determined by the Collin College Chief of Police, has sufficient prior service to meet both the college/university credit hours and police or military experience.The Chief of Police has the discretion to waive college hours for lateral police officers with 15 years or more experience.Must be able to pass the DPS Concept 2 row test with 25% or greater. Licenses and CertificationsMust possess a TCOLE peace officer licenseValid Texas Driver’s License* with a driving record that meets the criteria established by CCPDOnce hired, must be able to pass Collin College Police Department’s field training programMust be able to maintain TCOLE Peace Officer’s license throughout employment as a Peace OfficerMust be able to pass Extensive Medical screening/Drug Testing/Psychological Exam/Polygraph Exam/Background Investigation*Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually/bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background/MVR or subsequent MVRs may not be hired and/or terminated based on the results of the report.***This position is required to be in person as authorized by state law.*** **This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):Must pass a written exam with an average of 70% or higher, overall.All Collin College Police Officers and Collin College Police Cadets serve as Campus Security Authority as defined under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***Compensation Type:SalaryEmployment Type:Full timeHiring Minimum$66,040.00Hiring Maximum$79,248.00Compensation is determined based on experience.**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**01/05/2026Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.