Police Officer - Police Department

Police Officer - Kilgore College Police Department

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold an active Texas Peace Officer license and meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer.

Kilgore College Police Department is a fully licensed law enforcement agency within the State of Texas. Police Officers are part of the Kilgore College Police Department and report to the Chief of Police.

Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all college personnel, students and visitors as well as all college property. Specific duties include patrolling the college and surrounding area; conducting investigations; completing offense/incident reports; responding to requests for assistance; maintaining activity logs; testifying in court when requested; developing and maintaining good working relationships with area law enforcement agencies; and enforcing college rules, regulations, city ordinances, and state and federal laws.

Work hours will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a driving record that meets KCPD standards
• Possess or have the ability to possess a Texas driver’s license
• Be of good moral character and have a stable school, work and driving record
• Not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions
• Hold an active Texas Peace Officer license and meet criteria established by TCOLE to be commissioned as a Texas Peace Officer at time of employment
• Possess good written and oral communication skills; able to interact with the community in a positive manner
• Preference will be given to candidates with Master Peace Officer’s License, TCOLE Certified Instructor, TCOLE Certified Firearms Instructor, ALERRT Instructor certification or other specialized background related to training officers and probationary officers
• All applicants must pass a complete background check; no TCOLE license suspensions due to disciplinary action
• Other requirements such as mental health and physical assessment will be determined based on the applicant’s license status at time of application

• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• Retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full-time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children
• The base salary for this twelve-month position is $59,963 per year, with potential overtime available
• Additional incentive pay is available, up to a maximum of $5,400 annually, based on TCOLE licensure, certifications, and related qualifications
• With maximum incentives, starting pay can reach $65,363

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available. All employees must be available to physically report to Kilgore or Longview, TX campuses.