Campus Police Officer I — Protect & Serve on Campus

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a University Police Officer I to enforce laws, provide campus safety services, and respond to incidents across the Rio Grande Valley campuses. The officer conducts investigations, issues citations, and maintains records under supervision.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Basic Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, with at least one year of full-time commissioned police experience expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a Basic Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the law and provide service, information and aid to the campus community.
• Prevent crime, investigate offenses, and arrest offenders within UT System jurisdiction.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with supervising officers; enforce traffic laws and respond to incidents.
• Operate safely and effectively across campus locations in the Rio Grande Valley.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Peace Officer Certificate

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a University Police Officer I to enforce laws, provide campus safety services, and respond to incidents across the Rio Grande Valley campuses. The officer conducts investigations, issues citations, and maintains records under supervision.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Basic Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, with at least one year of full-time commissioned police experience expected.