Police Officer
Essential Functions:
- As a certified law enforcement officer, performs crime prevention, loss prevention, traffic management, and related duties.
- Performs inspections of assigned campus facilities. Responds to and investigates incidents as assigned.
- Maintains proficiency in law enforcement vehicles, equipment and weapons.
- Generates reports and documentation.
- Provides security for special events as assigned.
- Work schedule includes varied hours and shifts (day, evening, night and weekend schedules may apply at the onset of employment and may be changed during the course of employment).
Requirements:
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- Current and valid Basic Peace Officer certification from TCOLE is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year full time employment experience in law enforcement is required. (TCOLE Certification and a combination of law enforcement and related experience may be substituted.)
- Must be proficient in grammar, spelling and report-writing.
- Proficiency in law enforcement equipment, vehicle and weapons is required.
- Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable by UMHB auto insurance carrier.
- Part-time Officers must commit to be available for a minimum of 200 hours per calendar year if assigned (there is no guaranteed minimum).
- Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.