Description
The Abilene Christian University Police Department (ACUPD) is continually seeking diverse, highly motivated, community-oriented officers with integrity, who are willing to face a variety of challenges and responsibilities. We are committed to working in partnership with the residents of our growing university community to provide a safe, secure environment for our students, faculty/Staff and surrounding residents.
Requirements:
You are a TCOLE certified officer - in a police academy, just graduated, or a tenured officer.
You have a clear Criminal History and good Driving Record
You have good judgement and outstanding public-servant attitude and skills.
You have outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal.
You are courteous and tactful and get along well with others.
Ability to build and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
What We Offer:
Officers work one weekend a month on a 5/8 schedule.
Full uniforms and all equipment provided
136 holiday hours provided every year.
80 hours of vacation yearly / 100 hours of sick leave / 16 hours of personal leave
Training and fitness membership to the university recreation center provided.
Officers earn additional event pay for special events (sporting events, sing song, homecoming, etc.)
Tuition Benefit:
Full-time and reduced full-time employees of Abilene Christian University are eligible to apply for a discount in tuition for courses taken at ACU for up to six hours during any fall, spring and/or the combined summer terms.
Dependent Children of Full-Time Employees and Reduced Full-Time Employees:
For classes taken at ACU, upon employment, a full-time/reduced full-time employee may apply for a tuition discount for up to thirty-six credit hours for his or her children during the academic year.
Abilene Christian Schools (K-12) tuition benefit
Basic Responsibilities:
Protection of life and property on the campus and other properties of Abilene Christian University and certain other extended jurisdictional areas, providing for the overall safety of persons and the protection of University and personal property.
Enforcement of all local, State and federal laws on the ACU campus, other ACU properties and other defined jurisdiction areas. Provide patrol, respond to calls for service, and maintain enforcement of local, State and federal laws off-campus within the extended jurisdictional area provided by annual agreement between the Abilene Police Department and the ACU Police Department.
Requirements
Must have:
High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Current Texas Peace Officer TCOLE license certification.
Valid and non-suspended or inactive Texas Drivers License.
Personal:
Because of ACU’s affiliation with the churches of Christ, this employee must be a professing Christian willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university while employed by ACU.
Have no felony convictions of any kind, or any misdemeanor convictions of crimes involving moral turpitude.
Have no convictions for DUI/DWI.
Have the ability to work well without direct supervision.
Have the ability to interact well with all students, faculty, staff and visitors of ACU, maintaining a positive, service oriented attitude in all types of circumstances and contacts.
High level of personal integrity and confidentiality due to working with and access to sensitive information pertaining to criminal and university investigations.
Adaptability and resourcefulness in handling unanticipated scheduling changes and other unusual circumstances typical of law enforcement duties.
Skills:
1. Personal communication skills, verbal, written and social.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Basic telephone skills.
4. Good interpersonal skills and specifically the ability to positively and professionally interact with people in enforcement situations, which often create stressful or negative encounters with people.
