Campus Police Officer II — Protect, Serve & Enforce

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a University Police Officer II to enforce laws, protect students and staff, and respond to incidents across UT System properties in Brownsville and surrounding areas.

The role requires two years of experience as a commissioned officer, a Texas Intermediate Certificate, and a Peace Officer Commission, with shifts that may include days, nights and holidays across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess an Intermediate Certificate issued by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement.
• Possess an Instructor Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (preferred).
• Two years experience as a full time commissioned police officer.
• May be required to successfully complete a polygraph interview, a criminal background check, and an extensive drug use analysis.
• Knowledge and skills in emergency medical procedures, first aid and CPR techniques.
• Must meet prerequisites on age, physical, mental and educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the law, provide service, information and aid as necessary.
• Prevent crime, suppress disturbances, arrest offenders.
• Investigate criminal offenses and recover property.
• Enforce traffic laws, prepare reports, and document activities.
• Discharge duties as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instructor Certificate (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement)

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a University Police Officer II to enforce laws, protect students and staff, and respond to incidents across UT System properties in Brownsville and surrounding areas.

The role requires two years of experience as a commissioned officer, a Texas Intermediate Certificate, and a Peace Officer Commission, with shifts that may include days, nights and holidays across multiple locations.