Police Lieutenant

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

D06-Hourly

Hourly Rate

$43.19 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) require on-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching online classes, in accordance with state law.

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate the activities of personnel, on an assigned shift, in the performance of police duties on campus and at satellite locations to protect the welfare of faculty, staff, students, visitors and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of the Dallas College. Develop and/coordinate community programming on relevant law enforcement topics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to provide enforcement and maintenance of law and order by conducting vehicular, ATV, and pedestrian patrol, surveillance, evidence collection, crime investigation and prevention and enforcement of all applicable laws of the city, state, and federal government and in accordance with Dallas College policies and procedures.
• Trained or obtain training to provide emergency medical treatment, including CPR/AED, until medical personnel arrive.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly, accurately, and objectively in order to determine proper courses of action.
• Ability to effectively problem solve by making sound decisions and using good judgment, including under stressful situations.
• Able to handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others, including those exhibiting mental health related illnesses.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Able to prepare incident reports, assist in case preparation and appear in court, as necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Able to establish a positive, cooperative, and productive workplace atmosphere by maintaining effective working relationships with individuals within the Dallas College community network.
• Demonstrated record of successful leadership and an understanding and commitment to the challenges of 21st century community policing.
• Must have good moral character with the ability to carry out duties with integrity and honesty and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned personnel to include regulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic,

patrolling of physical property, enforcement of laws/statutes and Dallas College policies/ procedures, and investigation of
accidents or criminal acts.

• Responsible for all campus police operations and personnel at their designated campus and satellite locations.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Provides daily status reports to supervisor regarding follow-up investigations, potential hazards, etc.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with proper data collection procedures necessary for adherence to Texas racial profiling reporting laws.
• Required to carry upon their person and handle a handgun, baton, electronic control weapon (ECW) and/or defense spray in a safe and effective manner and be successfully tested on same periodically.
• Required to wear body armor when in uniform and in accordance with department policy.
• Required to safely and effectively operate police vehicles, including ATVs and similar vehicles, in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and departmental policies.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies.
• Stays up to date on laws, ordinances, and any relevant training beneficial to law enforcement.
• Maintains peace officer licensure by obtaining proper bi-annual TCOLE mandated training.
• Ensures all police operations and services are conducted in an ethical manner that enhances the community network, are sensitive to the many cultures of the college community and provides the best possible service to ensure an environment that allows for student success and academic achievement.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Dallas College community network by modeling integrity in decisions, communication, and the treatment of individuals.
• Motivates subordinates to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department and district, evaluates performance of assigned personnel and ensure they meet all requirements, including training, for retention of peace officer licensure.
• Promotes a collaborative community-centered public safety model.
• Provides feedback to employees to assist in their development. Inspects facilities and makes recommendations for proper security patrol.
• Ensures that assigned personnel are thoroughly familiar with the Dallas College campus location, its property and conditions or problems that may require police attention.
• Supervises utilization and maintenance of weapons and equipment.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities of a patrol officer when not serving in a supervisory capacity.
• Secures crime scenes, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statement