Campus Police Officer

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position are to provide campus security to the college as well as enforce rules and regulations.

Qualifications: Applicant must have high school diploma or equivalent as well as excellent communication skills and the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties. Candidate must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Must have good moral character with no felony convictions and no Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the last 10 years. Meet all requirements for licensing a peace officer through TCOLE, possess a current Texas peace officer license. Ability to successfully pass a drug screening test, physical and psychological examinations (conditional on offer of employment), an intensive criminal background investigation, and an oral interview board. Current TCOLE licensure and personal history statement required. Prior law enforcement experience including a minimum of an Intermediate Peace Officer license is preferred.  Knowledge in the use of a radio, a weapon, and the use of an automobile. Physically able to make arrests.

Salary: The annual salary for this position is $60,000 - $72,000 depending on qualifications.

Equipment: The Paris Junior College Police Department supplies all equipment required to perform duties to include duty weapon with light, body armor and duty belt with components.

Schedule: Panama or 2-2-3 work shift schedule with rotations of day/night. Overtime positions are available for working games.

Fringe Benefits:  This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee.  Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.

Application Procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications soon. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To complete the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization. Please visit our web site at www.parisjc.edu/main/employment/ to review requirements for the position you are interested in. Scroll down to bottom of page to Online Forms to click the links to complete and submit all forms and attach all required documents for all three links.

Paris Junior College is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status. Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.