POLICE OFFICER
POSTED: August 24, 2010
DESCRIPTION: Texarkana College is seeking a Police Officer. This is an exempt, 12 month, benefits eligible position, reporting to the Executive Director of Campus Police and Public Safety. The purpose of this position is to provide quality police service that will include maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning and contributing to the education process for students as well as to provide for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and the security of all campus property.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Protect the real and personal property of the Campus and maintain the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Patrol assigned campus and routes walking or driving within district jurisdiction. Preserve the peace; prevent unlawful acts, suppress disturbances and provide service, aid, relief, and information to students, personnel, and visitors. Collect and preserve evidence for criminal investigations including witness statements and physical evidence. Assist in special assignments as requested by supervising officers. Respond to all calls from campus concerning crisis situations, accidents, and reports of crime. File appropriate criminal charges as applicable with the proper agency.
Enforce all laws of both felony and misdemeanor degree in accordance with the approved procedures and policy. Initiate investigations when deemed necessary based on sound information concerning an alleged criminal offense. Investigate motor vehicle accidents on District property.
Assist staff with after hour functions. Take student(s) into custody if there are reasonable grounds to believe the student(s) is engaging in conduct that is in direct violation of the laws of the State of Texas; file appropriate paperwork to effect the arrest; transport and complete all jail procedures. Cooperate and work with other governmental entities and law enforcement agencies in sharing information and assistance, consistent with Texarkana College Board Policy and the Department manual. Write effective legal incident reports. Testify in court as needed. Help provide traffic control at campus events, school openings/closings, or at any other time as needed. Provide protection to escort personnel as needed. Operate all equipment including firearms according to established safety procedures. Administer First Aid as required. Other duties assigned.


REQUIRED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
General knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, and Texas Penal Code Criminal Laws. Knowledge of current practices relating to policing, security and public safety.

REQ UIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
Two years of law enforcement or related experience;
High School diploma or equivalent required, education beyond high school preferred; Associates degree highly preferred.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education certified; valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
The ability to maintain emotional control under stress; strenuous walking standing or climbing; operation of a motor vehicle; directing traffic; control of sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others; rapid mental and muscular coordination and response simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontation. Work is sometimes outdoors in varying climates and conditions. Ability to fit for duty and on-call 24 hours per day.


SALARY RANGE: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: The original signed Texarkana College application, resume, including three professional references, and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received for formal consideration. All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test. Send completed application and materials to:
Texarkana College
Attention: Human Resources
Job Code 45-2010
2500 North Robison Road
Texarkana, TX 75599

Kitchen Manager – Executive Chef
Posted: July 22, 2010
Description: Texarkana College is seeking a Kitchen Manager – Executive Chef. This position reports to the Director of Food Services. This position exists to oversee operations of the TC Bistro and catering operation; food preparation, devising menus, overseeing costs and budgets, liaising with suppliers, serving customers, supervising kitchen staff and ensuring that a high level of hygiene, health and safety is maintained.
Responsibilities: Oversee preparation of foodstuffs in time for service. Supervision of the Bistro and food service operations and personnel. Catering for small, medium and large-scale special events. Ordering kitchen supplies, liaising with suppliers and receiving and checking all food deliveries. Ensuring the correct storage of supplies and inventory stock rotation.
Working with the Director on recording expenditure and income on the food operation. Supervising the kitchen staff and ensuring they comply with high standards of preparation, presentation and all aspects of food hygiene. Developing new ideas for the menu.
Setting and adhering to a daily and weekly cleaning rotation. Ensuring that a high level of customer service is provided at all times. Adhering to Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures at all times. Utilization of cost accounting methods applicable to food services including portion control, itemization, and product costs. Collecting data as needed for analysis of product costs. Manage the billing / invoicing function. Perform budget monitoring and analysis on a proactive basis. Manage systematic pricing of items. Represent TC in a professional manner. Other duties as may be assigned.

Educational Requirements:
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include graduation from high school or equivalent and two years recently paid supervisory experience in the preparation and serving of large quantities of food. Education beyond high school is preferred; Associates degree or above is highly preferred.
Work Experience Requirements:
• Two years of supervisory experience
• One year of general work experience in a related food services field.
Salary Range: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience
Method of Application: A Texarkana College application, cover letter, resume, and educational transcripts must be received for formal consideration. All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test. Mail completed application and materials to:
Texarkana College
Attention: Human Resources
Job Code 39-2010
2500 North Robison Road
Texarkana, TX 75599

AAA TEXAS IS HIRING FOR EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

(IRVING, TEXAS) --- In an effort to continue our high level of member service, AAA-Texas is expanding its Emergency Roadside Assistance Dispatching Team at the state headquarters in Irving.  AAA Texas is actively recruiting customer focused professionals to join our Emergency Road Service Call Center. No specific call center experience is required, but we prefer candidates who have customer service experience working with the public. 

These new employees will generally work between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. and on weekends at AAA’s state headquarters in Irving.  These dispatchers are usually the first line of contact with AAA Members who have called the number 1-800-222-4357 (1-800-AAA-HELP) seeking a tow, help with a flat tire, or any other type of roadside assistance. All of these openings are for full time positions with regular medical, dental, a 401k, the company’s pension plan, a free AAA membership and employee insurance discounts.

People interested in these jobs should go to our website www.aaa.com/careers and begin by filling out an application.

Truck driven position open. No over the road home every knight. Must have 5 years experience. Be able to provide me with a copy of your driving record for the past 3 years, be at least 25, have a CDL class C or higher, must obtain a DOT Physical prior to starting, complete a drug test.  To obtain a applicant ion e-mail D&W Trucking at awayne031@wb4me.com job number 00102.

Need Someone to work in the Bloomburg area with a client, through a home-health provider. Light housework, cooking, etc. Person must be willing to submit to a background check and have references. Please call (903) 733-1825 and leave message. I will return your call. (3/24)