Campus Police Officer
Weatherford College · Weatherford, Texas · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Posting Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S0039714
Position Title
Campus Police Officer
Position Number
PD0035014
Department
Campus Police
Campus
Weatherford Campus [10]
Type
Full Time Staff
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
Term
12-month
Pay Grade
6
Pay Grade Minimum
$18.25 min - $22.26 mid
Proposed Start Date
01/12/2026
Is Grant Funded?
No
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the execution of the Weatherford College Police Department's mission statement; to provide a safe and secure environment on the Weatherford College Campus. Protects the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Weatherford College; guards college property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education
HS diploma or equivalent; TX basic peace officer certification
Preferred Education
30 college credit hours
Required Experience
0-6 months related experience
Preferred Experience
Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Protects the social and academic environment and preserves the legal rights of individuals by patrolling buildings and grounds of college; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels person(s) engaging in suspicious or criminal acts; inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred. Investigates accidents, incidents, and offenses and prepares appropriate reports. Regulates traffic and parking to maintain orderly flow; enforces campus motor vehicle rules and regulations. Maintains uniforms, equipment, and vehicles.
Watches for and reports irregularities such as hazards, leaking water pipes and secures doors left unlocked. Observes department personnel to guard against theft of company property. Sounds alarms and notifies fire department. Permits authorized person to enter property. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for supervisory staff.
All officers of the department will at all times, within jurisdictional limits, prevent crime, preserve the peace, protect life and property, detect and arrest violators of the law and enforce the laws of the United States and the state of Texas and all local ordinances in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and orders of the jurisdiction and the department. Officers will be conscience that when they act under the "color of the law," that the phrase includes not only laws but also policies, procedures, ordinances, common usage and customs. Other duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises on duty security personnel.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Active TCOLE license required. Valid current Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Activity
Walk
Frequency
Constant
Task
Walking to various locations on campus
Activity
Sit
Frequency
Occasional
Task
Sitting at a desk to perform job duties
Activity
Lift 21-50 lbs
Frequency
Occasional
Task
Lifting/moving supplies and equipment
Activity
Stand
Frequency
Frequent
Task
Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.
Activity
Stand
Frequency
Frequent
Task
Must stand to conduct foot patrols and participate in training.
Activity
Carry up to 20 lbs
Frequency
Constant
Task
Will need to wear full complement of police equipment when on duty, to include pistol, radio, body armor, etc.
Activity
Push/pull over 50 lbs
Frequency
Occasional
Task
May need to physically move heavy equipment. May ne…