Peace Officer I

Officers are responsible for providing protection and service to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public at all college campuses and facilities of the district. Provide enforcement and maintenance of law and order by continuous patrol, surveillance, crime prevention, and enforcement of all applicable laws of the city, county, state, and federal governments, in accordance with EPCC policies and procedures.

Patrol assigned college campuses and facilities by motor vehicle, bike, or foot.

Answer calls from Central Dispatch to assist students, faculty, staff, and the general public with requests for service, and civil or criminal complaints. Open and secure campus facilities on a daily basis.

Set alarms and security surveillance systems. Monitor campus facilities via security surveillance systems and by mobile and foot patrol activities. Inspect premises for indications of criminal activity.

Conduct preliminary investigations. Obtain information, documents, and file initial reports, witness statements, affidavits, and supplemental reports.

Identify and make proper arrest(s) of offender(s) as required. Transport prisoners to local police stations or county jail for processing and booking. Testify in court when summoned. Coordinate criminal investigations with the city, county, state, and federal agencies.

Provide first aid during medical emergencies. Coordinate with Emergency Medical Services and Fire Department to transport persons from campus facilities to local hospitals when medical situations arise. Provide evacuation assistance and directions in emergency situations.

Follow up on pending cases, transport persons or property, make presentations to students and staff on crime prevention and safety. Provide escorts for personal safety or to personnel making cash deposits.

Assist with data entry for vehicle registration and issuance of vehicle parking decals. Provide courtesy services to motorists (e.g. automobile jump starts, unlock vehicles, etc.).

Perform basic duties as terminal operator (dispatcher), including training and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS) certification to obtain information through Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Perform other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications:

1.High school diploma or equivalent.

2.Active Peace Officer License from the State of Texas: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or successful completion of a TCOLE accredited academy and must provide proof of having successfully passed the state exam for licensure as a Peace Officer and be eligible for commission.

3.Experience/ability to conduct investigations.

4.Experience/ability to enforce laws and regulations.

5.Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.

6.Ability to analyze complex or difficult situations quickly, objectively, and act accordingly.

7.Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.

8.Must be familiar with and knowledgeable of use of force and arrest procedures, involving interaction with all local law enforcement agencies.

9.Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. 

10. Must pass a medical examination and psychological and drug screening as required by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or El Paso Community College.

11. Must be a U.S. citizen.

12. Must successfully pass a thorough, comprehensive background investigation.

*Failure to turn in required documents on checklist will result in disqualification.

13. Must successfully pass a fingerprint check by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

14. Must have registered for the Selective Service (if applicable).

15. Must submit a copy of Military Discharge Form (DD-214), if applicable.

16. Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

17. Must be insurable.

18. Must agree to swear or affirm to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Texas to the best of his/her ability.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience working in an academic setting.

2. Associate's Degree.

Special Conditions:

1. Extension of application deadline.

2. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

3. Operating a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position; all final position candidates will be required to undergo a motor vehicle records check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures. Thereafter, motor vehicle records checks will be conducted annually. 

4. Job requires irregular or extended hours to include evenings, graveyards, weekends, and holidays.

5. Applicant must successfully complete an oral board interview.

6. Campus location and work schedule may vary. Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED, PEACE OFFICER LICENSE, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND MILITARY DISCHARGE FORM (IF APPLICABLE) MUST BE SUBMITTED by mail, scanned/uploaded with the application, or hand delivered. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR DIPLOMA/GED, PEACE OFFICER LICENSE, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND MILITARY DISCHARGE FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; DIPLOMA/GED, PEACE OFFICER LICENSE, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND MILITARY DISCHARGE FORMS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED, PEACE OFFICER LICENSE OR PROOF OF SUCCESSFULLY HAVING PASSED THE STATE EXAM,  PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND MILITARY DISCHARGE FORM (IF APPLICABLE) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Diploma/GED, Peace Officer License, proof of citizenship, and military discharge form must be received within one week following the closing of the posting. DIPLOMA/GED, PEACE OFFICER LICENSE, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND MILITARY DISCHARGE FORM (IF APPLICABLE) ARE REQUIRED.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to the application, transcripts may be mailed to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted online with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at the address shown above.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an agency certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or granting institution, if accredited by a regionally accrediting body such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.