• Job Description

  Req#: 1168

  Description

  BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  Must be a Christian and a member of a church that holds to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in the New and Old Testaments of the Holy Bible.

  DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct. Click here to read

  GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

  Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes. Officers will protect life and property; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; provide a high level of customer service and integrate activities and programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ten years of full-time, paid peace officer experience. Prior police experience on college or University campus preferred

  • A high school/GED. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field preferred, but not
    required

  • Valid TX Driver's License

  • Must hold a valid Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCOLE

  • Minimum of Intermediate Certificate issued by TCOLE

  • Must be able to work day , evening and overnight shifts with varied days off

  • Submit to a thorough background investigation

  • Ability to pass required test that may include medical, psychological, and polygraph exams

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  These essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis: In order to accomplish this, regular attendance MUST be maintained . This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Incumbent is expected to perform other related duties, as assigned.

  • Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.

  • Enforces State, Federal, traffic laws and University rules and regulations by patrolling and protecting the University, its faculty, staff, visitors and property, recognizing violations and citing or making arrests of individuals for violations.

  • Coordinates crime scenes and preliminary investigations by responding to residential and campus incidents, reports of crimes or suspicious activities, arresting suspects and violators, then securing the scene, maintaining logs, observing and collecting evidence, assisting victims and writing necessary reports.

  • Monitors traffic on campus by responding to traffic accidents, initiating routine traffic stops, enforcing traffic laws, providing
    escorts and protection to guests and dignitaries.

  • Participates in necessary court procedures by testifying in criminal, civil and juvenile cases, signing complaints and reviewing
    and signing affidavits .

  • Performs numerous civic duties by maintaining positive relationships with the University community and other law enforcement agencies, transports victims and suspects, maintains police equipment, problem-solves with University students, faculty, and staff, and performs community services.

  • Increases job proficiency by conducting and participating in a variety of training programs and staying abreast of new innovations and developments in the field of law enforcement and investigation.

  • Provides specialized services by performing specific duties related to assigned specialized unit and critical incidents. May serve
    as a field training officer with limited supervision over Police Recruits.

  • Regular attendance required .

  • Other duties as assigned.

  Overall Physical Demands:

  • Sitting at meetings and on patrol

  • Sitting at desk

  • Walking on patrol

  • Lifting files, boxes, and equipment

  • Carrying files, boxes, and equipment

  • Pushing/pulling furniture and files

  • Reaching for files and items on shelves

  • Handling evidence

  • Fine dexterity for computer use

  • Kneeling for files

  • Crouching during emergency operations

  • Crawling during emergency operations

  • Bending during emergency operations

  • Twisting during emergency operations

  • Climbing stairs and ladders

  • Balancing on stairs and ladders

  • Vision for reading and driving

  • Hearing when listening to citizens

  • Talking to staff and citizens

  • Foot controls for driving

  • Firing weapons

  Protective Equipment Required and Provided :

  • Bulletproof vest

  • Traffic safety vest

  • Gloves

  • Level-1 biohazard protective gear

  WORK SCHEDULE:

  This full-time position includes evening and overnight shifts as part of the regular work schedule. Hours will be: four 10-hour shifts from 10 pm-8 pm OR five 8-hour shifts from 10 pm-6 am.

  WORK LOCATION:

  This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

  Qualifications

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• About the company

  Dallas Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university in Dallas, Texas.

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