To be considered for this position, applicants must hold an active Texas Peace Officer license and meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer. If interested in employment with the Kilgore College Police Department, candidates who do not hold an active TX Peace Officer license may apply for the open Security Officer positions.
Job Summary
Kilgore College Police Department is a fully licensed law enforcement agency within the State of Texas. Police Officers are part of the Kilgore College Police Department and report to the Chief of Police.
Responsibilities and Duties
Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all college personnel, students and visitors as well as all college property. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, patrolling the college and surrounding area; conducting investigations; completing offense/incident reports; responding to requests for assistance; maintaining activity logs; testifying in court, when requested; developing and maintaining good working relationships with area law enforcement agencies; and enforcing college rules, regulations, city ordinances, and state and federal laws. Work hours will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment as a police officer for the Kilgore College Police Department: be eligible to work in the United States; be at least 21 years of age; possess a driving record that meets KCPD standards; possess or have the ability to possess a Texas driver’s license; be of good moral character and have a stable school, work and driving record; not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions; hold an active Texas Peace Officer license and meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer at the time of employment. A qualified candidate will also possess good written and oral communication skills; and be able to interact with the community in a positive manner. Preference will also be given to candidates that possess a Master Peace Officer’s License, TCOLE Certified Instructor, TCOLE Certified Firearms Instructor, ALERRT Instructor certification or any other specialized background that will assist in the training of officers and probationary officers. Note: All applicants, will have to pass a complete background check, and must not have left any agency with any designation other than an Honorable rating on their F5. Applicant must also have no TCOLE license suspensions due to disciplinary action. Other requirements such as mental health and physical assessment will be determined based on applicant’s license status at time of application.
Benefits and Perks
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at .
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.
All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.
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