Position Announcement Department of Public Safety Howard Payne University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test. Your signature on the Employment Application indicates your understanding these statements. POSITION AVAILABLE: CLASSIFICATION: University Police Officer (TCOLE Commissioned Peace Officer Position) Full-Time, Exempt Staff with full benefits including dependent tuition waivers POSTING DATE: June 5, 2018 EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: Immediately Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and must support the University s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. Additional information about the University is available at www.hputx.edu. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of the statements above. Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Job Summary - The officer supports the Department of Public Safety s (DPS) mission to provide students, employees, and guests of the University with a safe and secure environment in which to study, work and enjoy programs offered by the University. The detailed Job Description for this position appears below. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Five years of experience as a commissioned police officer and/or training required; Requires Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certification or higher; Prior public safety experience in an educational setting is preferred. Application Procedure - To be considered, applicants must submit an Employment Application (available at: www.hputx.edu/jobs) and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Mr. Bill Fishback Associate Vice President for Business and Human Resources Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX 76801 Phone: (325) 649-8031 E-mail: hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Description Job Title: University Police Officer (TCOLE Commissioned Peace Officer Position) Department: Department of Public Safety Reports To: Chief of Police/Director of University DPS FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Staff Prepared By: Dr. Magen Bunyard, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Prepared Date: May 30, 2018 Approved By: Bill Fishback, Associate Vice President for Business and Human Resources Approved Date: June 5, 2018 Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and must support the University s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of the statements above. Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Core Values of Howard Payne University - Seeking to engage the life of the mind and the life of the Spirit, Howard Payne University affirms that: God is the loving creator of all things and the author of all truth; Because God is the author of all truth, open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith and is to be wholly embraced; Because open inquiry is an act of intellect and of faith, such efforts must proceed from rigorous academic standards and genuine commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; For open inquiry to contain rigorous academic standards and genuine Christian commitment, there must be at all times a supportive learning environment that affirms human dignity for all as created in the image of God; and Committing oneself to the teachings of Jesus will result in Christ-centered, God-honoring and humanity-serving life choices characterized by honesty, integrity, healthy lifestyles and personal responsibility. Page 1 of 4
Job Summary - The officer supports the Department of Public Safety s (DPS) mission to provide students, employees, and guests of the University with a safe and secure environment in which to study, work and enjoy programs offered by the University. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Chief of Police or Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. 1. Provides general public safety services the within University Jurisdiction. 2. Completes incident and offense reports as required. 3. Remains in constant contact with others via cellular telephone and/or radio. 4. Issuance of University Parking Violation citations and State Traffic Offense Citations. 5. Provide routine patron escort and general customer services. 6. Guards University and personal property against damage, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties: a. Routine patrols of buildings and grounds of the University on foot or in patrol vehicles. b. Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. c. Monitors for violations of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and reports to local law enforcement agencies persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts. d. Inspects equipment and machinery to determine if tampering has occurred. e. Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes or other building safety hazards, and security doors left unlocked. f. Observes individuals to guard against theft of University property and takes legal action when warranted. g. Responds to minor and major incidents within University Jurisdiction and calls for additional assistance of local authorities when warranted. h. Allows authorized persons to enter property. i. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff. j. Enforces Texas State Statutes where applicable k. Conducts Criminal Investigations to Offenses that occur within University Jurisdiction l. Detains and when warranted arrests suspects charged with criminal offenses. m. Conducts motor vehicle accident investigations of accidents which occur within University jurisdiction. n. Administers immediate aid to persons injured and awaiting ambulance services. o. Responds and takes warranted actions to crimes in progress within University Jurisdiction. p. Responds and assists local law enforcement/public safety and other emergency service personnel when requested for incidents occurring relatively close to the campus. q. Monitors vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow and safety within University Jurisdiction; and when warranted enforces state statutes and University regulations, policies, and procedures. r. Performs all normal duties of a State of Texas Peace Officer as required by State Statutes. s. Attends and satisfactorily completes all University DPS and TCOLE mandated training. t. Other public safety related duties as may be assigned by supervisors. Supervisory Responsibilities - Assists with the supervision of University Public Safety Officers and/or other University Police Officers in the event of criminal offenses within University jurisdiction. Page 2 of 4
Required Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. 2. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 3. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 4. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 5. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds University values and conforms to the Texas Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. 6. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; Makes timely decisions. 7. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 8. Safety and Security - Observes safety and University public safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 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. 1. Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Five years experience as a commissioned police officer and/or training required; Requires Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certification or higher; Prior public safety experience in an educational setting is preferred. 2. Licenses - Must hold valid Texas Peace Officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or be eligible for licensing upon date of employment. 3. Language Skills - Ability to effectively read, write and comprehend English. Ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, guests, and employees of the University. 4. Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Page 3 of 4
5. Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 6. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of and be able to use Microsoft Outlook email software, Microsoft Word, and commonly used Internet browsers. 7. Motor Vehicle License - As a condition of employment, the employee must be at least 21 years old and maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle on behalf of the University. 8. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 9. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the routine cleaning and maintenance of University buildings and grounds; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be subjected to dangerous situations, which require his/her immediate response and action(s) in accordance with the duties prescribed for Peace Officers by the State of Texas and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. These duties and obligations are contained within the HPU DPS Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders Manual and are available for review upon request. By my signature below, I confirm I have read, understand and can meet all of the expectations and physical requirements in this Job Description. Signature Date Page 4 of 4