Trinity Valley Community College

Human Resources     100 Cardinal Drive    Athens, TX 75751

903-675-6308     Fax:  903-675-6248

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:  Campus Police Officer

LOCATION:  Athens Campus

SALARY:  Per TVCC salary schedule.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma or GED.  Peace officer certification.  One year experience as a certified peace officer.

DUTIES:  Enforces laws including Federal and State statues and College regulations.  Prevents crimes and protects property on College lots, buildings, and surrounding area.  Controls traffic including issuing traffic citations for moving or parking violations to insure smooth flow of traffic.  Routinely performs foot or mobile patrols to insure security of College lots, buildings, and property.  Assists individuals whose vehicles have become disabled.  Provides directions and assistance to campus visitors.  Provides escort service for special vehicles including safeguarding institutional funds and personal safety.  Prepares offense reports and/or accident reports documenting details for possible court records.  Assists in evacuations during fire or bomb threats and provides emergency first aid in the event of injury.  Assists outside law enforcement agencies in securing warrants on campus.  Reports traffic, safety, and/or security infractions to proper authorities.  Operates two-way radio.  Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  May be subjected to adverse working conditions or physical conditions including possible injury in apprehension of violators of codes.  May be required to use protective devices such as steel-toe shoes, handguns, tear gas, and/or slapjack.  May be required to work irregular hours (nights, weekends, holidays, etc.). 

TO APPLY:  Submit TVCC application, resume and transcripts of all college work to Human Resources, TVCC, 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751.  All documentation must be received on or before the application deadline.  Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline and selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.  All TVCC positions are security sensitive and require a criminal background check.

Note:  The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires we employ only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.  New employees must present documents verifying identity and right to accept employment (see Form I9).  No one will be placed on the College payroll until all employment procedures are fully satisfied.  Information contained on this vacancy announcement is subject to correction as a result of typographical error, omission, or changes resulting from institutional restructuring and/or  funding.

Trinity Valley Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

If special accommodations are needed, please call Human Resources.