• Job Posted: Monday, November 7, 2011
• Job Type: Police Officer-Sheriff-Deputy

About the Job

The Police Officer will work under the direct supervision of the patrol sergeant and the senior officer in charge, responding to calls for police service within SMU’s jurisdiction and is responsible for protecting life and property, as well as enforcing all city, state and federal laws and University policies.

Candidate must be able to work any one of three shifts assigned. The ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays is required.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Patrol campus and surrounding properties by vehicle, foot, segways or bicycle;

• Prevent or deter criminal activity;

• Making arrest, issuing citations (parking, moving, UP citations or justice of the peace citations) ;

• Investigating crimes, vehicle accidents and complaints;

• Directing traffic and crowd control during special events including collegiate sporting events;

• Assist the community as needed (directions, escorts, lock or unlock campus facilities);

• Settling disputes;
Education and Experience
Sixty (60) semester college hours from an accredited college or university, or any equivalent combination of training and experience in civilian or military police is required.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizenship
• TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Certification or have taken and passed the TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Exam
• A current Texas Vehicle Operator's License
• No convictions of an offense above a Class B Misdemeanor or a conviction of a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years
• No convictions of any family violence offense
• If applicable must have a “Honorable Discharge" from military service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The selection process consists of nine (9) separate phases. Each phase is administered in order and must be successfully completed before advancing to the next phase. The final decision as to whether an applicant will be employed will be made by the Chief of Police and will be based on the information obtained in the application process.

Phase 1: Application for Employment
Phase 2: Physical Fitness Test* (One Minute Sit-Ups, One Minute Push-ups and 1.5 Mile Run)
Phase 3: Personal History Statement & Pre-Employment Questionnaire
Phase 4: Background Investigation
Phase 5: Oral Interview Board
Phase 6: Skills Assessments (Reading, Writing and Basic Math)
Phase 7: Physical
Phase 8: Psychological Examination
Phase 9: Drug Screen


PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
ONE-MINUTE SIT-UPS: MUSCULAR ENDURANCE / DYNAMIC STRENGTH: The score is the number of bent-leg sit-ups correctly performed in one minute. Start by lying on your back, knees bent at about a 45 degree angle, feet flat on the floor, hands together with fingers interlaced and placed behind the neck, not the head. Raise up to touch elbows to knees and then back down to touch shoulder blades to floor or mat. Someone will hold your feet to keep them on the floor. Do Not raise the buttocks off of floor. Do Not release the hands from the back of the neck. Resting is done in the upright position only.
Minimum required score: 27

ONE-MINUTE PUSH-UPS
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE / DYNAMIC STRENGTH: The score is the number of correctly performed push-ups in one minute. The Test Administrator or partner places a fist on the floor below your chest. Hands are placed about shoulder width apart. Starting from the up position (elbows fully extended), you must keep your back straight at all times and lower yourself to the floor until your chest touches the test administrator's or partner's fist or your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Return to the up position. This is one repetition. Resting is done in the up position. If you stop and rest on the floor, the counting of push-ups will stop.
Minimum required score: 18

1.5 MILE RUN
AEROBIC / CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE: The score is reflected in minutes and seconds. Run 1.5 miles as fast and safely as you can.
Minimum required score: 15:20
Priority Consideration Date
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 11, 2011.

Phase 2 Physical Fitness Test for qualified candidates will be held on Saturday November 19, 2011.
Deadline to Apply
The position is open until filled.
Other Information
SMU is AA/EO employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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