What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPS Lieutenant - DIS position at Alamo Colleges District?
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Alamo College District learner community, of 71,132 students, includes 47.2% who rely on financial aid, 41.0% who are first-generation in college; 4.3% who are veterans, and 25.1% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Posting closes on: 2/15/2025 at 6:00pm CST
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Grade: Staff(S15)
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Department of Public Safety
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Must be able to work all shifts.
Job Summary and Description
Under direct supervision, serves in a leadership role in the Alamo Colleges District’s Police Department. Works in, rotates through, and backs up other officers in each of the Department’s divisions (Patrol, Administrative, and Emergency Services). May supervise police officers and civilian staff.
Reports to the District Department of Public Safety.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
- Four years of experience as a licensed peace officer.
- One year of supervisory experience while serving as a licensed peace officer.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Associate's Degree.
- Eight years of experience as a licensed peace officer.
- Experience as a patrol sergeant and/or investigator.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be insurable through Alamo Colleges’ insurers.
- Licensed as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or have successfully completed the TCOLE reactivation examination two or more years ago.
- Must have an Intermediate Peace Officer proficiency certification from TCOLE.
- Prefer Advanced Peace Officer proficiency certification from TCOLE.
Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen.
