Police Officer

El Paso, TX
University of Texas at El Paso

Salary: $46,639.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

To 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). Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System, including primary jurisdiction in all counties where the UT System has real property interest and secondary jurisdiction in all other Texas counties. Exercises independent judgment within the limits prescribed by law, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations and Director of Police departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • To perform law enforcement duties on the property under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System.
  • Preserve the peace by the use of all lawful means, interceding, when authorized by law, to prevent or suppress crime. Execute all lawful process.
  • Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.
  • Investigate criminal offenses to detect and arrest criminals, and recover stolen or lost property.
  • Attempt to locate missing persons.
  • Enforce traffic law 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 of this state and the United States.
  • Confers with prosecuting attorneys, preserves evidence, and maintains confidential information.
  • Confers with local law enforcement, criminal justice and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
  • Must be able to work various shifts as assigned.
  • Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
  • Complies with all State and University policies.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a TCOLE approved Basic Peace Officer Course, and passing TCOLE exam results.
  • None; will be required to demonstrate proficiency with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not limited to firearms, restraints, less lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.
  • Must hold a Peace Officer Commission, issued by the Director of the Police of The University of Texas System.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license not subject to suspension.
  • Must meet certain prerequisites established by the Office of the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
  • Must have the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police.
  • Must pass a physical agility test.
  • Must successfully complete a minimum six-month probationary period immediately following commissioning as a Police Officer.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Basic Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Successful completion of the prescribed Field Training Program.
  • Sixty (60) college hours from an accredited College or University.

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