Lieutenant

Salary: $95,000.00

Position Summary:

The Lieutenant plays a pivotal leadership role within the University Police Department, overseeing law enforcement operations and ensuring the safety and security of the campus community. This position manages personnel, enforces laws and university policies, and supports the goals of the department and The University of Texas System. Working closely with officers, command staff, and university partners, the Lieutenant provides strategic oversight, performance evaluations, and guidance to uphold professional standards. The role also serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and may be required to engage in direct law enforcement when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who values accountability, proactive problem-solving, and public service in a higher education environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises departmental activities including the enforcement of criminal law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, and the conduct of subordinates.
2. Checks performance, appearance, and conduct of subordinates.
3. Provides guidance and direction to staff on policies, procedures, and rules and regulations.
4. Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to subordinates.
5. Makes evaluations and analyses concerning accomplishments of departmental goals and objectives.
6. Observes and evaluates departmental operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Prepares and reviews various reports and makes recommendations.
8. Performs line inspections.
9. Develops and administers training programs.
10. Investigates circumstances surrounding violations of law and University regulations and policies.
11. Conducts investigations, writes reports, and recommends appropriate actions.
12. May be required to perform direct law enforcement activities, including preventing or suppressing crime and making arrests.

Requirements:

1. High School Graduation or GED.
2. Applicant must have accrued a minimum of 90 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
3.Possess an Intermediate Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
4. Applicant must be currently serving as a UTSP sergeant who has completed probation (following promotion) successfully and either five years UTSP experience or three years UTSP service and two years service in another full-service law enforcement agency as a full-time commissioned peace officer, or have been in law enforcement for 10 years with at least 5 years supervisory experience.
5. Successfully pass an approved promotional process administered by the Director of Police, or designee with proficiency in all phases of duties performed.
6. Able to demonstrate logical and effective problem-solving ability.
7. Capable of providing creditable testimony in a court of law.
8. Must be proficient with the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned duties.

Preferred Requirements:

1.Possess Advanced and Instructor Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.