Police Officer - Kilgore College Police Department - Kilgore, TX

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

 The KCPD 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 …