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Job Title Police Officer I or II

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

General Job Description

Police Officer I:

This position is responsible for protecting life and property by patrolling the campus to prevent and discover crimes; enforcing traffic and other campus rules and regulations; performing preliminary investigations of crimes and accidents; and ensuring security of university personnel, students, and facilities. Reports to the Sergeant.

Police Officer II:

This position is responsible for protecting life and property by patrolling the campus to prevent and discover crimes; enforcing traffic and other campus rules and regulations; performing preliminary investigations of crimes and accidents; and ensuring security of university personnel, students, and facilities. May act as shift commander in the absence of shift sergeant. Reports to the Sergeant.

Essential Job Functions

Police Officer I:

1. Patrols assigned areas to check building security, assist and back-up student building security personnel, and check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations.

2. Enforces vehicle operation and parking laws.

3. Directs traffic.

4. Answers calls involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies.

5. Makes arrests and issues citations.

6. Gathers preliminary information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepares relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, and assists investigator in case preparation as required.

7. Maintains surveillance on criminal suspects and unauthorized persons on campus.

8. Escorts bank deposits in accordance with established university policies.

9. Escorts prisoners and serves warrants.

10. Completes reports of arrests, accidents, interviews, and evidence property received.

11. Attends training sessions.

12. Acts as trainer of new personnel, assists in case preparation as required.

13. Testifies in court.

14. May provide services including personal escorts, vehicle jump starts and lockouts, and mobilizing elevators.

15. May be assigned to work in the dispatch office and operate the teletype, police computer, dispatch radio, and related equipment.

16. Receives complaints and requests for information from university personnel and the public and resolves or refers them to appropriate officials.

Police Officer II:

1. Patrols assigned areas to check building security, assist and back-up student building security personnel, and check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations.

2. Enforces vehicle operation and parking laws.

3. Directs traffic.

4. Answers calls involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies.

5. Makes arrests and issues citations.

6. Gathers preliminary information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepares relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, assists investigator in case preparation, and may act as criminal investigator for the department as required.

7. Maintains surveillance on criminal suspects and unauthorized persons on campus.

8. Escorts bank deposits in accordance with established university policies.

9. Escorts prisoners and serves warrants.

10. Completes reports of arrests, accidents, interviews, and evidence property received.

11. Attends training sessions.

12. Acts as trainer of new personnel, assists in case preparation as required.

13. Testifies in court.

14. May provide services including personal escorts, vehicle jump starts and lockouts, and mobilizing elevators.

15. May be assigned to work in the dispatch office and operate the teletype, police computer, dispatch radio, and related equipment.

16. Receives complaints and requests for information from university personnel and the public and resolves or refers them to appropriate officials.

17. Functions as senior patrol officer and/or lead officer as required.

Non-Essential Job Functions

Police Officer I/II:

1. Works special assignments as needed.

2. Assists city, county, and state police officers at their request.

3. May be responsible for raising and lowering the flags.

4. May provide simple maintenance and upkeep of UPD traffic vehicles.

5. May receive and/or supervise the receipt of payments from students and others for departmentally sponsored activities.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Police Officer I:

1. Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations of the university and of the location of buildings and parking areas on the university grounds or the ability to acquire such knowledge rapidly.

2. Working knowledge of the procedures to be used in reporting and dealing with emergencies until proper assistance is received.

3. Skill in the operation of a patrol car, or the ability to acquire such skill rapidly.

4. Ability to learn two-way radio and telephone communication methods as they apply to police and security operations.

5. Ability to learn and enforce university rules and regulations as they apply to police and security operations.

6. Ability to learn and enforce university rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons and the use of university buildings and grounds during evening and night hours and on holidays.

7. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with university personnel, visitors, and general community relations in a courteous and professional manner which projects the highest standards of law enforcement.

8. Ability to report quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

9. Ability to work night hours, weekends, overtime, or in inclement weather.

10. Ability to maintain the TCOLE minimum weapon proficiency.

11. Ability to use police computer and related dispatching equipment.

12. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Police Officer II:

1. Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations of the university and of the location of buildings and parking areas on the university grounds or the ability to acquire such knowledge rapidly.

2. Working knowledge of the procedures to be used in reporting and dealing with emergencies until proper assistance is received.

3. Skill in the operation of a patrol car.

4. Ability to learn two-way radio and telephone communication methods as they apply to police and security operations.

5. Ability to learn and enforce university rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons and the use of university buildings and grounds during evening and night hours and on holidays.

6. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with university personnel, visitors, and general community relations in a courteous and professional manner which projects the highest standards of law enforcement.

7. Ability to report quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

8. Proven ability in leadership and dedication to law enforcement as a profession.

9. Ability to work night hours, weekends, overtime, or in inclement weather.

10. Ability to maintain the TCOLE minimum weapon proficiency.

11. Ability to use police computer and related dispatching equipment.

12. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Physical Demands

Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Required Education

Police Officer I/II:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must meet all other minimum standards for appointment as established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ( TCOLE ) under Article (23aa) Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.

Required Experience and Training

Police Officer I:

Completion of a TCOLE approved Police Academy Training Program and TCOLE State Licensing Exam is required. Possession of an appropriate and valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Police Officer II:

Two years of experience as a Police Officer I or equivalent is required. Completion of a TCOLE approved Police Academy Training Program and TCOLE State Licensing Exam is required. Possession of an appropriate and valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Police Officer I/II:

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate

Mid Pay Rate

Salary Information Salary Grade - 16 or 15

Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

These positions are for night shift.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-###-####.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2024-096

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available 3

Posted Date 07/10/2024

Review Start Date

Close Date

Work Schedule 12 hour shifts

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Quick Link

Contact Information

Contact Name Erika Sanchez-Garza

Contact Phone (936)###-####

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Which of the following best represents your education background?

+ Completed High School Diploma or GED

+ Completed some college

+ Completed Associates Degree

+ Completed Bachelor's Degree

+ Completed Master's Degree

+ Completed Doctoral Degree or ABD

+ If you completed a college degree, please indicate your major field of study.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Which of the following best represents the number of years experience you possess relating to the job to which you are applying?

+ Less than two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four to five years

+ Six to seven years

+ Eight to nine years

+ Ten or more years

+ * Will you have completed a TCOLE-approved Police Academy Training Program and TCOLE State Licensing Exam by the time of appointment?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you currently have, or will you have at time of employment a valid Texas Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * I understand this position is a night shift position and requires 12 hour shift work.

+ Yes

+ No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ List of References

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Other Document