Police Officer

Job description

Position Summary A Houston Christian University police officer is responsible for the enforcement of the law, is alert to threats and hazards to the commonweal of the University community, and provides safety, security, and aid to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University and its properties. Job Responsibilities: - Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, institutional rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and those as directed by the Chief of Police or his designee. - Provide for the protection, safety, assistance and welfare of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and all within the area under the control and jurisdiction of the HCU. - Remain alert to threats to the commonweal, and take action to prevent or remediate those threats and situations that come or are brought to the officer’s attention. - Maintain a courteous and professional attitude when dealing with all members of the HCU community and its visitors. - Provide uniform patrol of the campus and its properties, by vehicle and on foot. - Investigate reports of criminal activity, suspicious conditions and circumstances, and write quality police reports re...