Police Officer

Police Officer                                                                  Starting Salary: $50,232

Job Summary:

The NTCC PD is a newly formed organization. NTCC commissioned police officers are our most publicly visible representatives of the department and are responsible to patrol the campus to prevent crime, to preserve the peace, and to protect life and property by enforcing Texas state laws and NTCC System rules and regulations.

NTCC officers patrol the campus by car, and on foot. Uniformed police officers provide safety to students living in campus housing by monitoring residents, checking exterior doors, and patrolling halls.

NTCC Police Department provides:

• All uniforms and equipment including vest and outer carrier, red dot sighting systems on issued weapons

• Modified take home vehicle program

• $1 dollar meal program

• Work out facilities with on-duty work out time

• 12-hour Pitman schedule with every other weekend off

• Paid Overtime

• Paid Training

• Modern tattoo and facial hair policies

• TRS retirement system (will not interfere with receipt of other state retirement systems)

• Employee educational benefits

• Robust employee insurance program

• Life insurance

• Long-Term disability insurance

• Vacation leave

  • After 6 months = 5 days

  • 1-5 years = 10 days

  • 5-10 years = 12 days

  • 10+ years = 15 days

• Sick leave

  •  96 hours a year.

Supervision

Report to:        Staff Sergeant

Supervises:      None

Essential Functions

• Contribute to an environment of respect and teamwork.

• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed.

• Patrol the main campus and satellite properties by police vehicle, or on foot, providing an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes in progress. 

• Administers emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated people as required.

• Use de-escalation techniques to increase the likelihood of compliance.

• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized; maintain skill and proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, and other issued weapons.

• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness.

• Direct traffic when required.

• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against people accused of crimes.

• Write police and other related reports.

• Participate in community engagement activities.

• Participate in training programs as required.

• Maintain regular, dependable, and punctual attendance.

• Perform all related work as required. 

Education, Experience, and License Requirements:

• U.S. resident

• High school diploma or equivalent

• TCOLE certified OR currently enrolled in an Academy program.

• Ability to read and write the English Language.

• Pass a stringent background investigation.

  • Criminal history check

  • Decertification check

  • Medical drug screening test

  • Potential phycological evaluation

• Valid Texas driver’s license

Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.

• Techniques of investigation and interrogation.

• Criminal case preparation and procedures.

• Maintain control in stressful and hazardous situations with professionalism and respect.

• Make rapid and accurate decisions under stressful conditions.

• Attention to detail.

• Communicate effectively.

• Build collaborative relationships.

• Remain flexible to changing priorities.

• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.

• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.

• Make complex decisions in a timely manner.

• Conflict-resolution skills.

Physical Demands:

• Drive and perform field work.

• Work in dangerous or emergency circumstances require vigorous physical activity and exertion.

• Lift or move items weighing up to thirty pounds on occasion. 

• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, ability to navigate a variety of different terrains. 

• Run, jog, or walk for extended periods of time. 

• Bending, stretching, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve moving throughout the facility and community. Work may also include a typical office environment.
• Work assigned shift knowing that shifts vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.