Campus Police Officer

Published or Revised September 26, 2024

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.

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:  Nominations and 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 is required.  This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate.  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at www.parisjc.edu/employment.  Submit completed forms and all other information to humanresources@parisjc.edu or mail to Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460.  EOE.

Note:

Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application.  Please print The Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records.  A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended.

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Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and 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.