Police Officer

Houston, TX
University of Houston Police Department

Position Summary:

Serves as a commissioned law enforcement officer responsible for protecting persons and property for the University of Houston. Endeavors to detect and prevent crime in order to maintain peace, order and security.

Essential Functions:

1. Enforces all laws, including but not limited to, penal and traffic laws.

2. Patrols assigned area on foot or in a police vehicle.

3. Responds to all calls for assistance, service, and hazardous situations.

4. Conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents, completes required reports.

5. Conducts crime prevention program presentations.

6. Attends required annual training seminars.

7. Utilizes police equipment such as firearm, baton, handcuffs, mobile and handheld radios, camera and other equipment.

8. Performs other job-related duties are assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school and No experience.
  • Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED
  • No experience is required; however, applicant must be TCOLE certified. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clear Texas driver’s license.
  • The applicant must be TCOLE (formerly TCLEOSE) certified.
  • Must pass a Criminal History and valid TX Driver’s License check prior to an interview.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime assignments.
  • Must pass Background Investigation prior to employment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  • UHPD requires all applicants to complete the criminal history fields on them application. Applicants with incomplete criminal history fields will not be considered for a position.