Police Officer

Tyler, TX
The University of Texas at Tyler

Salary: $62,715-$76,495 annually

Position Summary:

The Police Officer will enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Essential Functions:

  • Perform law enforcement duties on University grounds under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.
  • Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, intervening when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime.
  • Execute all lawful process.
  • Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law enforcement authorities, State, local or University authorized.
  • Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property.
  • Attempt to locate missing persons.
  • Enforce traffic laws by detecting violations, making violator contacts, placing violators in custody or issuing citations or warnings.
  • Investigate motor vehicle collisions.
  • Prepare various written reports narrating law enforcement and police activities.
  • Give testimony in the criminal courts either locat or State.
  • Confer with prosecuting attorneys, preserve evidence, and maintain confidential information.
  • Confer with local and State law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
  • Remain at location during an emergency.
  • Accompany parents to locations as needed.
  • Return immediately after an emergency to relieve those who were assigned to stay.
  • Work at an alternate location if assigned during or after the emergency.
  • Come to work during scheduled time off (vacation) if requested.
  • Serve as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Pass a physical assessment issued by the University.
  • Complete a minimum six-month probationary period immediately following commissioning as a Police Officer.
  • Peace Officer Commission issued by The University of Texas System.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license (Not subject to suspension and eligible to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the University of Texas System.)
  • Qualified to carry firearms, other restraint devices and maintain status.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 60 college hours from an accredited college or university.
  • Previous experience as a full-time commissioned Police Officer.
  • Possess Basic Peace Officer Certification or higher from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
  • Successful completion of university prescribed field training program.
  • Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

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