Police Officer I/School Resource Officer (SFA Charter School) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Job Title Police Officer I/School Resource Officer (SFA Charter School) Full Time/Part Time Full Time FLSA Non-Exempt General Job Description This position is responsible for protecting life and property by patrolling the campus to prevent and discover crimes; enforcing traffic and other campus rules and regulations; performing preliminary investigations of crimes and accidents; and ensuring security of university personnel, students, and facilities. Reports to the SFA Charter School Principal. Essential Job Functions 1. Patrols assigned areas to check building security, assist and back-up student building security personnel, and check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations. 2. Enforces vehicle operation and parking laws. 3. Directs traffic. 4. Answers calls involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies. 5. Makes arrests and issues citations. 6. Gathers preliminary information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepares relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, and assists investigator in case preparation as required. 7. Maintains surveillance on criminal suspects and unauthorized persons on campus. 8. Escorts bank deposits in accordance with established university policies. 9. Escorts prisoners and serves warrants. 10. Completes reports of arrests, accidents, interviews, and evidence property received. 11. Attends training sessions. 12. Acts as trainer of new personnel; assists in case preparation as required. 13. Testifies in court. 14. May provide services including personal escorts, vehicle jump starts and lockouts, and mobilizing elevators. 15. May be assigned to work in the dispatch office and operate the teletype, police computer, dispatch radio, and related equipment. 16. Receives complaints and requests for information from university personnel and the public and resolves or refers them to appropriate officials. Non-Essential Job Functions 1. Works special assignments as needed. 2. Assists city, county, and state police officers at their request. 3. May be responsible for raising and lowering the flags. 4. May provide simple maintenance and upkeep of UPD traffic vehicles. 5. May receive and/or supervise the receipt of payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 1. Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations of the university and of the location of buildings and parking areas on the university grounds or the ability to acquire such knowledge rapidly. 2. Working knowledge of the procedures to be used in reporting and dealing with emergencies until proper assistance is received. 3. Skill in the operation of a patrol car or the ability to acquire such skill rapidly. 4. Ability to learn two-way radio and telephone communication methods as they apply to police and security operations. 5. Ability to learn and enforce university rules and regulations as they apply to police and security operations. 6. Ability to learn and enforce university rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons and the use of university buildings and grounds during evening and night hours and on holidays. 7. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with university personnel, visitors, and general community relations in a courteous and professional manner which projects the highest standards of law enforcement. 8. Ability to report quickly and calmly in emergency situations. 9. Ability to work night hours, weekends, overtime, or in inclement weather. 10. Ability to maintain the TCOLE minimum weapon proficiency. 11. Ability to use police computer and related dispatching equipment. 12. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties. Physical Demands Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must meet all other minimum standards for appointment as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ( TCOLE ) under Article (23aa) Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes. Required Experience and Training Completion of a TCOLE approved Police Academy Training Program and TCOLE State Licensing Exam is required. Possession of an appropriate and valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing. This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. Min Pay Rate Mid Pay Rate Salary Information Salary Grade - 16 Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting As the School Resource Officer ( SRO ) for the SFA Charter School, specific duties include: + Patrols assigned areas generally on foot to check school building security; check, maintain, and report malfunctions of building doors/locks; assist and backup Charter School administration; check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations; and log these activities for audit purposes. + Assists with special activities such as weather watches and school traffic monitoring. May act as specialist in relation to school traffic. + Provides services including supervision of student arrivals and departures and supervision of all deliveries. + Assists with execution of state-required emergency management plans specific to the SFA Charter School, including but not limited to parents’ meetings, staff and student training, and emergency equipment checks. Must have the ability to work Charter School hours and in inclement weather. Must obtain School Resource Officer ( SRO ) training certificate within 180 days of placement in the school. The officer is commissioned through The University of Texas System ( UTS ) and must comply with UTS and University Police Department ( UPD ) policies. This is a 12-month position that receives a monthly stipend during the school year for SRO duties. Is Background Check Required? No Benefit and Retirement Eligibility This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S2025-024 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to current SFA employees only Number of Positions Available 1 Posted Date 02/13/2025 Review Start Date Close Date Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm during the school year Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12634 Contact Information Contact Name Lysa Hagan Contact Phone (936)468-5899 Contact Email lhagan@sfasu.edu Contact Information Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you a current employee of the university? + Yes + No + * How many years of experience do you have as a Police Officer? + None + 0 - 1 Year + 1 - 2 Years + 2 - 3 Years + 3 - 4 Years + 5 or more years + * Please list all certifications you have that are related to the area of responsibility for this position. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents + Letter of Recommendation 1 + Letter of Recommendation 2