Collin Police Officer

Law Enforcement Officer

This is the non-supervisory, entry-level position for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) sworn law enforcement officers, who will ensure the safety and welfare of all students, faculty, staff and visitors, maintain peace and order while enforcing college rules, regulations, state and federal laws, and provide law enforcement protection and related services for Collin College. This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College. This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Collin College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to professional communication, integrity, leadership, respect and accountability to Collin College students and employees is essential while also illustrating commitment through the Core Values of Collin College. This is an essential position and will be required to work overtime or respond when summoned due to an emergency as determined by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Patrol campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured.
• Conduct preliminary criminal investigations, and accident / injury investigations and submit reports.
• Prepare criminal cases and present testimony in court.
• Make court appearances.
• Write a thorough and accurate report on every criminal complaint, accident, or other significant incidents.
• Provide assistance to all students, faculty, and visitors, and respond to calls for first aid and medical assistance.
• Apply acquired expanded skills related to analytical, technical, or operational processes.
• Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within one's area of expertise.
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Work under a moderate degree of supervision.
• Patrol campus to enforce laws and parking regulations.
• Provide security for special events and information to the campus community and general public.
• Conduct parking enforcement; write parking tickets, and provide directions to park in designated areas.
• Conduct crime prevention programs and surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
• Work closely with college administrators to reduce and mitigate conflicts.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• May be required to take offensive and / or defensive action during physical confrontations.
• May be exposed to animal and human bodily fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in or near natural man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency, and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments. and dangerous and or hostile people.
• Requires the ability to discharge a firearms safely. Requires the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles safely. Requires frequent contact with the public.

Supplemental Functions :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort :

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements :

Applicants must have 24 earned college credit hours from an accredited college or university and meet one (1) of the following experience requirements :

The Chief of Police has the discretion to waive college hours for lateral police officers with 15 years or more experience.

Must be able to pass the DPS Concept 2 row test with 25% or greater.

Must possess a TCOLE peace officer license

Valid Texas Driver's License

Once hired, must be able to pass Collin College Police Department's field training program

Must be able to maintain TCOLE Peace Officer's license throughout employment as a Peace Officer

Must be able to pass Extensive Medical screening / Drug Testing / Psychological Exam / Polygraph Exam / Background Investigation

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type : Salary

Employment Type : Full time

Hiring Minimum : $66,040.00

Hiring Maximum : $79,248.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed. 01 / 05 / 2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.